Caldwell-Cobb-Love House

Caldwell-Cobb-Love House
Location 218 E. Congress St., Lincolnton, North Carolina
Coordinates 35°28′8″N 81°15′13″W / 35.46889°N 81.25361°W / 35.46889; -81.25361Coordinates: 35°28′8″N 81°15′13″W / 35.46889°N 81.25361°W / 35.46889; -81.25361
Area 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built c. 1841 (1841), c. 1877
Architectural style Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Victorian Cottage
NRHP Reference # 86000159[1]
Added to NRHP February 6, 1986

Caldwell-Cobb-Love House is a historic home located at Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built about 1841 as a transitional Federal / Greek Revival dwelling and extensively remodeled in the Victorian Cottage style about 1877. It was again remodeled and enlarged at the turn of the 20th century. The two-story, frame dwelling features three cross gable ells, wall dormers, inset porch, and balconies. It has a three-story rear wing. It was built by Dr. Elam Caldwell, a grandson of William Sharpe (1742–1818), a member of the Continental Congress.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Cindy Craig, Davyd Foard Hood, and Jim Sumner (December 1985). "Caldwell-Cobb-Love House" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 2015-02-01.
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