Eli Smallwood House

The Eli Smallwood House, located in New Bern, North Carolina, is a historic Federal-style brick townhouse built around 1810. This 2+1⁄2-story structure showcases exquisite hand-carved ornaments and distinctive Flemish bond brickwork. Notably, it served as the residence of Congressmen Charles R. Thomas and his son for over five decades. Recognized for its historical significance, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, making it an intriguing site for tourists and researchers interested in early American architecture and political history.