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25 century to the early twentieth century, is a small, abandoned cemetery north of Old N.C. Highway 10. [Preliminary Evaluation] The cemetery site located east of the "mound" contains several marked graves of the Strayhorn family. The earliest date of death we observed on the headstones was 1836. The cemetery is presently located in the middle of a field that has been cultivated for several years. Although the graves that are currently marked with head and foot stones have never been disturbed, there is the possibility that unmarked graves are also present that have been plowed over. [Trawick Ward - The 'mound' referred to is chimney rubble associated with an intact stone foundation of a house structure probably dating to the last half of the nineteenth century.] 3. Boyd House The Boyd house is an impressive 2 -story I -house with Greek Revival detailing. The windows are 4 over 4 double hung with arched surrounds, and the door has sidelights. The porch originally had triple square posts supporting the porch roof but now many are missing. The second story gable ends contain decorative attic vents. The two brick exterior chimneys were originally located at the rear of the house but are now incorporated into the rear ell addition. The interior of the original house contains wainscot, Greek Revival corner blocks, a very significant Chinese Chippendale staircase and second story balustrade, elaborate mantels, and heartpine flooring. There is a large early 20th century addition on the rear of the structure. The windows are 2/2 and 4/4 double hung; there is a rock patio which leads to the entry, above the door is a decorative hood. Brackets are located under the gable eave. Outbuildings located on the property include a small board and batten shed, a large frame garage, a very large frame barn that is used for storage, and a silo and other frame outbuildings that are in ruins. [Todd Peck and Jody Carter] The current occupants are renters and know little about the history of the house or when it was built. They did relate a story about how Sherman stayed at the house on his way through Piedmont North Carolina. They also heard of a slave cemetery being present on the site. We did find a