| Address | Western side of NC 3629, ½ mile south of the NC 3626 junction, Providence |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Year recorded | 1905 |
| National Register | ref 98000706, listed 1998-06-18 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
The present two-storey house was built after fire destroyed the earlier one-storey dwelling on the site.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
James Blakeney began the farm with about thirty-nine acres bought in 1887.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
A modern residential subdivision now occupies former Blakeney farmland south of the house.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The house retains its original plan and finish, including its staircase.
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).
Browse from here
all 26 Colonial Revival buildings
What else is close
- Ballantyne Park · 1.1 km away · Parks & greenways
- Knights View Recreation Center · 1.8 km away · Parks & greenways
- Flat Branch Park · 2.2 km away · Parks & greenways
- Flat Branch Nature Preserve · 2.3 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.