Buck Spring Plantation

Buck Spring Plantation is a historic site in Warren County spanning roughly 70 acres with multiple buildings from different periods. The main house was completed in 1781, while the grounds contain a log corn crib, smokehouse, caretaker's house, and a dwelling rebuilt in the 1930s.

The plantation was established with its main house completed in 1781 and served as home to Nathaniel Macon, an influential figure in North Carolina's early politics. The site reflects changes in rural life through the decades, with structures added and modified to meet changing agricultural and residential needs.

The burial grounds here hold the remains of figures from early American politics, connecting the plantation to the nation's formative years. Visitors can see how this property served as a resting place for people who shaped the country's direction.

The site is located north of Vaughan on State Road 1348 with free parking and accessible features for all visitors. Outdoor seating is available, making it easy to spend time walking around the buildings and grounds at your own pace.

The grounds preserve buildings spanning different eras, showing how farming practices and rural life changed over decades. This mix of original and reconstructed structures offers a rare look at how a plantation evolved and adapted to meet new circumstances.

Location: North Carolina

GPS coordinates: 36.48056,-77.99778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08