The Randall Plantation, Circa 1835

The Randall Plantation near Norwood, Stanly County, North Carolina, is a historic early American plantation home offering a rare opportunity for a new owner. The original 500-acre purchase dates back to 1778, during the Revolutionary War. The house itself was reportedly overbuilt around 1835, transforming into a fine example of a transitional Federal to Greek Revival style dwelling. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected by Preservation NC covenants. It sits on a 27-acre lot and features a 1,255 sq ft original cabin. A 40×50 metal-clad pole barn with 200 amp electrical service, a milking parlor with office or pool table room, and a concrete silo.

The Randall house boasts a rich history with many historical details remaining, including original hand-planed moldings, mantels, and wide-plank floors. It has a formal parlor and library, both with fireplaces, and a dining room adorned with a hand-painted mural depicting early plantation life. The kitchen/great room has a vaulted ceiling and a large stone wood-burning fireplace, while a butler’s pantry/wet-bar has a pass-through to the great room. Two of the three bedrooms also feature original fireplaces. 

Circa 1900 there were an estimated 325 surviving plantation homes in NC, today it’s thought that there are approximately 200 left, and far fewer with original enslaved quarters.  

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The Randall Plantation is under protective covenants held by Preservation North Carolina. Please contact Dawn Williams at dwilliams@presnc.org or 919-832-3652 x221 to request a copy of these covenants.