SOMERSET PLACE STATE HISTORIC SITE

CRESWELL, NC

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Somerset Place State Historic Site is a former antebellum plantation located in Creswell, North Carolina. The plantation was established in 1785 by Josiah Collins and was once one of the largest plantations in the state, spanning over 100,000 acres at its peak. The site is now a state historic site and is open to the public for tours.

Visitors to Somerset Place can explore the many historic buildings on the site, including the original Collins family plantation house, the slave quarters, the dairy, and the smokehouse. The site also features exhibits on the plantation's history and the daily lives of the people who lived and worked there.

One of the unique features of Somerset Place is its connection to African American history. The plantation was home to hundreds of enslaved people over the years, and their stories are an important part of the site's history. Visitors can learn about the experiences of enslaved people and the ways in which they contributed to the plantation's success.

Today, Somerset Place is a popular destination for history buffs and those interested in learning about North Carolina's past. The site hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including living history demonstrations, educational programs, and special tours.

SOMERSET PLACE STATE HISTORIC SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CRESWELL NC. US MID #8403700570

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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SOMERSET PLACE STATE HISTORIC SITE
2572 LAKE SHORE RD
CRESWELL
NC
27928-9174

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SOMERSET PLACE STATE HISTORIC SITE Information

MID # 8403700570
Name SOMERSET PLACE STATE HISTORIC SITE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 561633064
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.776074, -76.394247
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 177
US Census Tract: 960100
US Census Block: 3236