The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Some More on That Torn Down Kinston Home-- Part 2


The Battle of Wyse Fork is on the NRHP, but the Robert Vause House was privately-owned. by the heirs of Felix Harvey and they had the right to do as they pleased with it.  For years, people in Kinston had wanted to do something about the house, but nothing was done and it continued to fall into greater disrepair.

About ten years ago, Felix Harvey had offered to sell the house for $10,000 for anyone willing to move it off his land, but there were no takers.

In 2017, it was considered for NRHP on its own but due to the new siding on the house, deterioration and  the roof caving in, it didn't meet requirements.

The House Certainly Had History, Though.  --Old Secesh

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