Sans Souci (Hillsborough, North Carolina)

Sans Souci
Sans Souci, March 2007
LocationE. Corbin St., Hillsborough, North Carolina
Coordinates36°4′56″N 79°5′37″W / 36.08222°N 79.09361°W / 36.08222; -79.09361
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built1813 (1813)
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Federal
NRHP reference No.71000613[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 26, 1971

Sans Souci is a historic home located at Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. It was built about 1813, as two-story, three-bay, frame dwelling with a gable roof and set on a brick foundation. Later additions included 1+12-story flanking wings added in the Federal period and a Greek Revival shed addition built in the mid-19th century across the rear of the main block and the east wing. Also on the property are the contributing kitchen, office, and servant's quarters.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1] It is located in the Hillsborough Historic District.

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ John B. Wells, III (April 1971). "Sans Souci" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved February 1, 2015.