Jacob Henry House - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Jacob Henry House - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Jacob Henry House is a historic home located at Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built about 1794, and is a -story, four bay by four bay, Federal 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. Read more on Wikipedia
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