New Hope Rural Historical Archeological District
The New Hope Rural Historic Archeological District encompasses a collection of historic archaeological sites in Chatham County, North Carolina. The area, now partially inundated by Jordan Lake, was identified as archaeologically sensitive by the United States Army Corps of Engineers during the planning for the lake. The sites include the remains of farmsteads, and at least one slave cemetery.[2]
New Hope Rural Historical Archeological District | |
| Nearest city | Wilsonville, North Carolina |
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| Area | 1,145 acres (463 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000382[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 25, 1985 |
The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Eastern Piedmont Farmsteads and Plantations: A Site File Expedition" (PDF). University of North Carolina. Retrieved 2015-09-06.
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