Benjamin May-Lewis House is a historic home located near

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. It was built in the 1830s, as a two-story, three bay, single pile,

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style frame dwelling with a rear shed wing. It was remodeled in the 1850s with

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style design elements. Also on the property are the contributing

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and other farm related outbuildings. It was added to the

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in 1985.

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Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina Federal architecture in North Carolina Greek Revival houses in North Carolina Houses in Pitt County, North Carolina National Register of Historic Places in Pitt County, North Carolina 1830s establishments in North Carolina {{PittCountyNC-NRHP-stub