In 1998, Penderlea was placed on the N.C. National Register “study list” following a comprehensive architectural survey of Pender County by the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, but no steps were taken toward establishing a Penderlea historic district until a little over a year ago when the museum contacted the Preservation Office.  Now, a survey of all structures and landscape features on the project that covers roughly 4,370 acres is expected to be complete by the end of August.  Then, preparation of the nomination, will begin.

Star News Online (05/24/10)

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