| Address | 3 miles west of Huntersville off U.S. Route 21, Huntersville |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| National Register | ref 72000976, listed 1972-02-01 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
James Torrence was the only son of Hugh Torrence and his wife Isabella, and inherited the property after their deaths in 1816.
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The 1850 census listed Cedar Grove as having 2,481 acres and sixty-five slaves.
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As recorded in the 1972 nomination, the house was repaired and refurbished in 1949 through the efforts of Richard Torrence Banks and his wife Belle.
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The primary source
The National Register nomination is the fullest account of this property that exists, written by a researcher and reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office. The nomination (National Park Service).
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