Plan your visit
- Recorded location
- 7648 Mt. Holly-huntersville Rd., Charlotte
- Official information
- Open the official source →
A historic designation or address does not establish public entry, tours or visitor parking. Confirm access with the property or visitor organization.
| Recorded address | 7648 Mt. Holly-huntersville Rd., Charlotte |
|---|---|
| National Register | ref 90002187, listed 1991-01-31 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
Dr. Craven bought 18 acres in 1888 from Robert Blair McGee.
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Craven's Confederate field service ended when he was captured at the Battle of Five Forks.
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The owner interviewed for the nomination said Craven practised medicine from one of the rear rooms.
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Craven and the other local doctor were nicknamed "Dr. Pill and Dr. Powder", and it is not recorded which was which.
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Census records show Craven hired Black farm labourers for thirty-two weeks in 1879.
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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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