Belvidere, Historic house in North Carolina, United States.
Belvidere, also known as the Exum Newby House and Lamb House, is a 1+1⁄2-story, five-bay frame dwelling built about 1767 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. The Georgian-style house is sheathed in weatherboard, rests on a brick pier foundation, and has an unusual hip-on-gambrel roof.
Built about 1767, Belvidere is a 1+1⁄2-story, five-bay frame dwelling with an unusual hip-on-gambrel roof, weatherboard sheathing and a brick pier foundation. In the mid-1970s the house was sold to radio personality Wolfman Jack, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The house is also known as the Exum Newby House and the Lamb House, names tied to families associated with the property. In the mid-1970s it was sold to radio personality Wolfman Jack, a later owner whose connection to the plantation house is often noted.
Access to the house depends on current availability and local regulations, so it is wise to check ahead before planning a visit. Visitors should contact local preservation organizations or the National Park Service for up-to-date details about visiting opportunities.
In the mid-1970s the house was sold to radio personality Wolfman Jack, the gravel-voiced American DJ known for his broadcasts from border radio stations in Mexico. The property is also recorded under two other names, the Exum Newby House and the Lamb House, taken from earlier owners.
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