Record #:

12452

Author(s):

Leland, Elizabeth

Abstract:

Near Salisbury in Rowan County stands the oldest house in western North Carolina. Called the Old Stone House, it was built by Michael Braun in 1766. Now authentically restored, it serves as a living museum and gives visitors a glimpse of what life was like in Colonial days.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 78 Issue 3, Aug 2010, p40-42, 44, 46-47, il

Subject(s):

Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration--Rowan County; Braun, Johann Michael, 1732-1807