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Hassell-James Building
105-107 W Third St, Greenville
The best preserved group of early 20th-century offices in Greenville.
James L Fleming House
302 S Greene St, Greenville www.greenvillenc.org
A law graduate of the University of North Carolina, James L. Fleming returned to Greenville to set
up his practice. The people elected him as mayor soon after, a position he held for several terms. In 1899, Fleming married Lula V. White, whose father gave them a lot on the corner of Greene and Third streets as a wedding present. The Flemings moved into their new house in the summer of 1902.
The Fleming House is now home to the Greenville- Pitt County Chamber of Commerce and one of the most significant examples of the Queen Anne style still surviving in Greenville.
Jarvis Methodist Church
510 S Washington St, Greenville
252-752-3101
In 1833, with the growth of Methodism in the Greenville area, the need for a church building became evident. A small forty by sixty foot chapel was constructed near the present site of Cherry Hill Cemetery on 2nd Street and was given the name St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church. Within 20 years it became clear that a much larger facility was needed, and a new church at the present location on Reade Circle was consecrated March 10, 1907. The name was changed to “Jarvis Memorial“ in honor of former Governor Thomas Jarvis who was a leading member of the Greenville Methodist community congregation since 1870.
Jones-Lee House and Grounds
805 Evans St, Greenville
252-215-2340
This lone residential building left in the urban renewal target area, is a reminder of the late 19th- century homes that once lined the east side of Evans Street.
The May Museum and Park
3802 S Main St, Farmville
252-753-6725
The May Museum and Park is dedicated to preserving the history of the Town of Farmville and western Pitt County. It chronicles the agricultural, commercial, domestic life, and transportation history of the area from colonial times to present day. The museum interprets the area’s history through permanent displays, rotating exhibits, and special programs, which are offered throughout the year.
The Museum occupies an 1850s era home, which is located in the Farmville Historic District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 9am–2pm. Weekends by appointment. Admission is free.
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Pitt County Courthouse
Corner of S Evans St & W Third St, Greenville
252-695-7100
The current Pitt County Courthouse is the fifth courthouse for Pitt County. From 1761 to 1774, Pitt County’s first courthouse was Colonel John Hardee’s house. In 1775, a second courthouse was built on the corner of Evans and Third streets, a third courthouse was completed in 1834 on Evans Street, and the fourth courthouse wasn’t completed until over 30 years later in 1877. It
was sadly destroyed on February 24, 1910 in one of the worst fires in Greenville history. Milburn and Heister built the current courthouse in
1911. The building is a three-story hip roof brick building, resembling the neoclassical Revival style of architecture. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Robert Lee Humber House
117 W Fifth St, Greenville
An attorney and legislator, Robert Lee Humber led the effort in 1947 to establish the NC Museum of Art. His home in Greenville was constructed
in 1895, and is a typical late 19th-century style residence with Queen Anne and Colonial Revival details. It currently serves as the headquarters for the Eastern Office of Archives and History.
The Rotary Building
209 Johnson St, Greenville
The first, and for many years the only, Rotary- owned club in the world. The Rotary Building in Greenville, NC was dedicated on March 14, 1921. Greenville Rotarians used the building for their weekly meetings and also offered its use to other civic groups.
Skinner House and Grounds
803 E Fifth St, Greenville
A two-and-a-half story, hip-roof brick building of the most representative phase of the neoclassical Revival style.
Skinner-Moye House and Grounds
123 W Third St, Greenville
Built during 1845–1850, the Skinner-Moye House is one of the oldest residences in Greenville, and one of only two documented pre-Civil War buildings still standing in Greenville’s central business district. In 1917, Dr. Louis C. Skinner opened a clinic and emergency hospital in the house, which remained until 1946.
Third Street School and Grounds
600–700 W Third St, Greenville
One of the city’s oldest surviving school buildings, the distinctive North Italian Renaissance design of the building is unusual for eastern North Carolina. It’s noted for its remarkable use of glazed terra- cotta details and exterior trim work.
William H Long House and Grounds
200 E Fourth St, Greenville
An exceptionally fine example of the neoclassical Revival style; one of the few residential resources remaining that reflects Greenville’s early 20th- century growth and development.
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