Perkins House (Newton, North Carolina)

Perkins House is a historic home near Newton, North Carolina, built around 1790. This two-story, three bay Federal style brick dwelling features a distinctive hip-roof porch and a wide double shoulder chimney with flared headers. The interior woodwork has been preserved by the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Old Salem. Recognized for its historical significance, Perkins House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, making it an interesting site for tourists and researchers interested in early American architecture and history.