Welcome to the Greenville, NC Historic Property Story Map
This information is intended to be an informational and educational tool for those who are interested in historic structures in Greenville. Structures can be recognized for its historical significance as a standalone property or within a district. There are two types of historic designations either listed on the National Register of Historic Places (National Register) which is a national designation and /or designated locally. A property can be designated nationally, locally or both. While the designations and responsibilities are different, the intent is still the same which is to recognize and protect historic properties. You can view standalone properties and districts on this site.
Greenville, NC has 29 Local Landmarks (4 are also listed on the National Register) and 3 are only listed on the National Register. The City has 5 National Register Districts including the College View Historic District which is Greenville’s only local historic district.
The Greenville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) has purview over the building exterior and grounds of Local Landmarks and properties located in the College View Historic District. Routine maintenance can typically be approved by City Staff. Other changes have to be approved by the HPC via a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) prior to beginning the work, regardless of other required city permits. Any work has to be in accordance with the Greenville Design Guidelines.
How are properties determined to be historic?
Historic properties are evaluated and designated for their significance in terms of history, prehistory, cultural importance, and architecture.
Local Landmarks and National Registered Properties
Local Landmark Designation
A Local Landmark designation is an honor in which the community believes the property deserves recognition and protection. As part of the responsibilities of owning and maintaining a historic properties, North Carolina allow a 50% property tax deferral on local landmarks as long as the historic significance is maintained.
If you are interested in having a property designated as a local landmark, please contact City Staff at 252-329-4498. The first step is for the owner to complete the Local Landmark application . Upon completion, the application will be presented to the Selection Committee of the HPC who will evaluate if the property could be designated as a local landmark.
If the Selection Committee gives a favorable recommendation, the property owner is responsible for the preparation of a survey and research report (report). This report can be prepared by the property owner or a professional consultant. Staff can provide a list of consultants. The purpose of the report is to document the integrity and significance of the property. The completed report will be presented to the HPC for its acceptance. If accepted by a majority vote of the HPC, the report is forwarded to the NC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for its review and comments. The report and SHPO’s comments are brought back to the HPC for its recommendation. After the HPC’s consideration, the report is forwarded to City Council for a final vote as to if the property should be designated as a local landmark.
National Register Designation
A National Register designation is honorary which means the property has been researched, evaluated and determined to be worthy of preservation for its historical value by the NC SHPO and the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Properties listed on the National Register can be districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture.
Along with significance, properties also have to possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and (A) are associated with events that have made significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or (B) are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or (C) embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or (D) have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.
The HPC has no purview over National Register Properties. There are federal tax credits available to these properties.
Select the names below for more information.
Albion Dunn House and Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Frank Wilson Store
Local Historic Landmark
Frank Wilson Office
Local Historic Landmark
Walter Lancaster Harrington House
Local Historic Landmark
Flanagan Wagner House
Local Historic Landmark
Navigation Locks on the Tar River
Local Historic Landmark
Third Street School & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Glenn - Pender - Moore House
Local Historic Landmark
Skinner Building & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Alfred M. Moseley House & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Greenville Municipal Building
Local Historic Landmark
Rotary Club Building & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Skinner House & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Patrick - Arthur House
Local Historic Landmark
Jacob W. Higgs House & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
King Simmons Lodge & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Hassell - James Building & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Proctor Hotel & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Charles O'Hagan Horne, Sr. House & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Blount - Harvey Building
Local Historic Landmark
Sheppard Memorial Library
Local Historic Landmark
Wiley Cobb House
Local Historic Landmark
Dr. William I. Wooten House & Grounds
Local Historic Landmark
Robert. L Humber House & Grounds
Local and National Register Historic Landmark
E. B. Ficklen House & Grounds
Local and National Register Historic Landmark
William H. Long House and Grounds
Local and National Register Historic Landmark
James Fleming House
National Register Historic Landmark
Pitt County Courthouse
National Register Historic Landmark
Federal Building (Former U.S. Post Office)
National Register Historic Landmark
J.R. Moye House
Local and National Register Historic Landmark
Brown Hill Cemetery
Local Historic Landmark
Cherry Hill Cemetery
Local Historic Landmark
Historic Districts
Designation is an honor, meaning the community believes the architecture, history, and character of the area are worthy of recognition and protection. -NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Historic Districts
Greenville has four National Districts, and one Local and National District.
College View Local and National Historic District
National Historic District created in 1992. Designated locally in 1994 with roughly 31 blocks comprising of mostly single family and duplex dwellings. The Architectural Survey can be found here .
Tobacco Warehouse Historic District
National Historic District created in 1997. Comprised mostly of old Tobacco warehouses built during the heyday of the tobacco industry in Pitt County. The Architectural Survey can be found here .
Dickinson Avenue Historic District
National Historic District created in 2007. Comprised of mostly commercial buildings from 1902-1956. The Architectural Survey can be found here .
Skinnerville-Greenville Heights Historic District
National Historic District created in 2005. The area has a mix of single/ multi family dwellings and commercial as well as the historic Cherry Hill Cemetery. The Architectural Survey can be found here .
Greenville Commercial Historic District
National Historic District created in 2003. Old trade and commercial buildings from 1900-1956 as well as original government buildings. The Architectural Survey can be found here .
Contact the Planning Department for additional information 252.329.4498.