Jacob Henry House is a historic home located at

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, Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built about 1794, and is a -story, four bay by four bay,

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style frame dwelling. It rests on a high foundation of ballast stone and has a two-tier, full-width front porch. It was the home of Jacob Henry, who in 1809 entered into a debate over his right as a Jew to hold state office. Henry served in the North Carolina legislature in 1808 and 1809. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

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Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina Greek Revival houses in North Carolina Houses completed in 1794 Houses in Carteret County, North Carolina National Register of Historic Places in Carteret County, North Carolina 1794 establishments in the United States {{CarteretCountyNC-NRHP-stub