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B. Buildings <br /> 1 . CHATWOOD ( "THE COACH HOUSE" ) <br /> Faucette Mill Rd . CSR1328] 2mi . n/o US70 <br /> tmr: 3 . 15 <br /> Ca . 1790. Restored tavern, probably built by Robt. <br /> Faucette, who operated nearby grist mill on the Eno. <br /> "Ordinary" now living room; taproom now kitchen . <br /> Herb garden, also planting of old roses. Spring <br /> garden; many perennials . Private. <br /> 2. MOOREFIELDS <br /> n/s Moorefields Rd . CSR1135] 0 .5mi . w/o Dimmocks <br /> Mill Rd . CSR11341 <br /> tmr: 3 .51 <br /> Ca. 1785 . National Register Site . Built by US <br /> Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore ( 1755-1810) in <br /> the Federal style as a summer home. Excellent <br /> interiors including Chinese Chippendale staircase. <br /> Site has formal gardens and 80 acre park with <br /> avenues, walks, and planned vistas . Family graveyard <br /> of Moores, Mashes, and Waddells enclosed by low <br /> stone wall . Private. <br /> 3 . RICE LOG HOUSE ( also known as Paisley-Rice House) <br /> off Saddle Club Rd . [SR13463 1 .3mi . n/o West Lebanon <br /> Rd . [SR1306] <br /> tmr: 3.6 <br /> Ca. Late 18th century. National Register Site. One- <br /> story with attic, half-dovetail log house with early <br /> addition . Hall and parlor plan with enclosed stair . <br /> Original interior includes flush sheathing and <br /> mantel . Private. <br /> 4 . LITTLE AYR MOUNT <br /> Halls Mill Rd . CSR1336] , e/s Eno River <br /> tmr: 3 .5 <br /> Simple brick house with central block and flanking <br /> wings . History uncertain . Private . <br /> C. Mill ponds/sites <br /> 1 . FAUCETTE 'S MILL <br /> end of Faucette's Mill Rd . CSR1328] at Eno River <br /> tmr: 3 . 15 <br /> Ca. 1758 . Present building probably built later . <br /> Private. <br /> 2. MADDOCK ' S MILL <br /> exact site uncertain . approximately 2m1 . w/o <br /> Hillsborough, along Eno River . <br /> tmr : <br /> Ca . 1766 . A favorite meeting place of the <br /> Regulators . Site of the first meeting to organize <br /> back country farmers / resistance to abuses of power . <br /> 30 <br />