House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site


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House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site

288 Alston House Rd.

Sanford, NC 27330

 

Latitude: 35° 28' 4.44" N

Longitude: -79° 22' 55.5594" W

Email: horseshoe@ncdcr.gov

 

Business:(910) 947-2051

Description

Circa-1772 house was the scene of a Whig/Tory conflict during the American Revolution, and some of the bullet holes are still visible. Also the home of four-term North Carolina governor and prominent statesman Benjamin Williams from 1798 to 1814.

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Amenities

  • Accessible for Motorcoaches / RVs
  • Children Welcome
  • Donations Accepted
  • Group Tour Site
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Hours of Operation: Open Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed most major holidays.
  • Tour - Guided

Event Schedule

Revolutionary War…

Aug. 3, 2013 – Aug. 4, 2013

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