Sloop Point

Sloop Point Plantation, built in 1729, is one of the oldest surviving framed buildings in North Carolina, located in Pender County. Originally home to John Baptista Ashe and his wife Elizabeth Swann Ashe, this historic house offers a glimpse into early American architecture and history. It was recognized for its significance and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, making it a noteworthy destination for tourists and researchers interested in colonial history.