Edwards-Franklin House - Mt Airy, NC - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The Edwards-Franklin House was built by Gideon Edwards in 1799 and later occupied by Congressman Meshack Franklin. Purchased and restored by the Surry County Historical Society in 1973, the house is open to visitors the second Saturday and Sunday during April through September. A Sonker Festival featuring old-time music and deep fruit dish pies (sonkers) is held the first Saturday in October. The house has original decorative painting on the doors, mantels and wainscoting.

4132 Haystack Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030-9496
Phone: (336) 352-4956

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1799 Architectural Period/Style: Unknown Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: occupied by Congressman Meshack Franklin Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Public Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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