The Davenport Homestead
See what everyday life was like over 200 years ago at the Davenport Homestead. The main house is the original home of Washington County's first state senator, Daniel Davenport.
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- Lesson plan: Learn about your county This activity will allow fourth grade students in North Carolina to learn more about the counties that surround their home county. Using online images, students will create a multimedia presentation to share with others.
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Located about 3 miles off of U.S. Highway 64 just west of Creswell, NC, in the community known as Mt. Tabor, is the Davenport Homestead. It is owned and maintained by the Historical Society of Washington County. The house was originally the home of Daniel Davenport, the first North Carolina senator from Washington County. It is estimated to have been built in the 1770’s but could have been built as early as the 1740’s. The homestead has been renovated by the Historical Society and several outbuildings have been added. Each room of the house displays artifacts of daily life.
Guided tours are available on Fridays for school children, senior citizens and other larger groups by calling Harry Thompson at the Port o’ Plymouth Museum at 252 793 1377.
The Davenport Homestead is located on Mt. Tabor Road near Creswell, NC.
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