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- 318 Chairman Blake Ln., Davidson
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| Recorded address | 318 Chairman Blake Ln., Davidson |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| National Register | ref 04000905, listed 2004-08-25 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
The house is a one-and-a-half-storey frame Greek Revival dwelling built around 1860.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
The house served as a faculty residence at Davidson College, the Presbyterian institution that was the reason for the town's existence.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
Blake's determination in the face of extreme adversity is largely credited with the survival of Davidson College after the Civil War.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
In October 2000 the house was moved about 150 feet to the south-east, where it now faces the newly created Chairman Blake Lane.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
The house was listed under Criterion C on the strength of its architectural significance.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
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).
Browse from here
all 10 Greek Revival buildings · all 28 listed places in Davidson
What else is close
- James Elizabeth Purcell House · about 350 ft away · Historic places
- Mary Beaty Tot Lot · about 500 ft away · Parks & greenways
- Davidson School · about 0.1 mi away · Historic places
- Martin Worth Henderson House · about 0.1 mi away · Historic places
- Oak Row · about 0.2 mi away · Historic places
- Elm Row · about 0.2 mi away · Historic places
Distances are straight-line from the recorded coordinates, not walking distance — there may be a creek, a rail line or an interstate in between.
Other Greek Revival buildings on the register
- Cedar Grove
- Davidson Historic District
- Eumenean Hall, Davidson College
- Frank Ramsay McNinch House
- Green Morris Farm
- Hopewell Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
- Philanthropic Hall, Davidson College
- Providence Presbyterian Church and Cemetery