HPC 26-01 Boswood-Morris House Local Landmark Designation
Currituck County
Description
The owner wants the early-1900s Boswood-Morris House, an extended I-house on 2.98 acres, designated as a county local historic landmark. The commission recommended approval unanimously; commissioners make the final call August 17.
Impact summary
If commissioners agree, the family gets a 50% property tax break each year in exchange for preserving the home's historic features.
Applicant
- Name
- Rhonda Morris
- Address
- 4379 Caratoke Highway, Barco, NCSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · County Commission
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Board of Commissioners
Request to designate the Boswood-Morris House, a 2.98-acre family property in Barco, as a local historic landmark — approved unanimously.
Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting
The owner wants the early-1900s Boswood-Morris House, an extended I-house on 2.98 acres, designated as a county local historic landmark. The commission recommended approval unanimously; commissioners make the final call August 17.
Related issues (1)
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