Edwards-Franklin House

Edwards-Franklin House
Nearest city: Dobson, North Carolina
Area: 4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built: 1799
Architect: Unknown
Architectural style: Georgian, Federal
Governing body: Local
NRHP Reference#: 73001369[1]
Added to NRHP: April 24, 1973

The Edwards-Franklin House was built in 1799 by Gideon Edwards and was later occupied by congressional representative Meshack Franklin, brother of North Carolina governor Jesse Franklin (1820-1821). The house is located in Franklin Township in Surry County, North Carolina. It was restored by the Surry County Historical Society in 1973.[2]

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