Duncan House (Beaufort, North Carolina)
Duncan House | |
The house in 1940 | |
| Location | 105 Front Street Beaufort, North Carolina, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Built | 1728 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Demolished | December 15, 2025 |
The Duncan House was a historic house in Beaufort, North Carolina. It was part of the Beaufort Historic District and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was destroyed by a fire on December 15, 2025.
History
The Duncan House was built in 1728.[1] Additions were made to the home around 1810.[1] It was located at 105 Front Street in the Beaufort Historic District.[1] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was one of eleven properties in North Carolina that was designated as a Statewide Property of Significance.[2]
A fire broke out at the house at about 6:30 AM on December 15, 2025.[3] The house was destroyed by the blaze.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Price, Mark (December 16, 2025). "'Iconic' home dating to 1728 goes up in flames on North Carolina coast, town says". Charlotte Observer. Charlotte, North Carolina. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ Ray, Dylan (December 17, 2025). "Historic Duncan House in Beaufort gutted by fire". Coastal Review. Newport, North Carolina: North Carolina Coastal Federation. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ "Cause of historic Duncan House fire in Beaufort ruled undetermined". WCTI-TV. New Bern, North Carolina. December 23, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ "Fire Destroys Historic Duncan House". Town of Beaufort. Beaufort, North Carolina. December 15, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2026.