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Quaker Meadows Plantation

119 St. Marys Church Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-4104

Description:

Built in 1812 by Captain Charles McDowell, the federal-style brick plantation house has been restored to its original appearance. Located northwest of Morganton near Quaker Meadows Golf Course, the home once had 1,500 acres of land attached to it. The parlor features an elaborate mantel and wainscoting while the wallpapers used are reproductions of prints from the early 19th century.

Hours of Operation:

Open Apr - Nov, Sun., 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and by appointment.

Admission Details:

Adults $3; Students $1; Children under 12 are free.

Contact Information:

Phone: (828) 437-4104

Website: http://www.burkecountytourism.org/historic_sites.htm

This attraction is tagged as:

architecture, historic

Reviews: (1)

Posted 10:35 AM, Aug 17, 2009

Pictures of this plantation home needs to be posted and a little more discription of it and the history.

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