| Address | 6701 Providence Rd., Charlotte |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Year recorded | 1815 |
| National Register | ref 10000603, listed 2010-08-30 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
The house was built about 1815 and expanded with a rear ell about 1830.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The first owner was the Reverend Isaac Grier, a Presbyterian minister in Providence Township.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The porch form, with posts set forward of the porch floor, is unusual for the county.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The 1880 agricultural census recorded a 442-acre farm here valued at over $7,000, worked by white and black hired labourers.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The house was moved about a mile east to save it, and was undergoing renovation at the time of the nomination.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
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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What else is close
- Olde Providence Park · 1.9 km away · Parks & greenways
Distances are straight-line from the recorded coordinates, not walking distance — there may be a creek, a rail line or an interstate in between.
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