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Nash-Hooper House

Hillsborough, North Carolina
County of Orange.
National Register Number: 71000610
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: NC-4 Certified Local Government: YES

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 11, 1971):
Built by Francis Nash, Revolutionary War hero and general. Home, from 1782 until his death in 1790, of William Hooper, a signer of the Declaration of Independence for North Carolina and a delegate to the Continental Congress (1774-1777).

Condition:
This house was restored in 2000. New heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical wiring while observing the covenants placed on the structure. Plaster was restored, wainscoting, floors, ceiling, windows. The landmark is in good condition.

The landmark recently received state tax credits for some restoration work.


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