Brick restoration in Laurinburg, North Carolina

The John Charles McNeil House is a museum located at 20663 Arch McLean Road in Wagram, North Carolina, United States. This institution is housed in two historic buildings - the Richmond Temperance and Literary Society Hall and the restored home of North Carolina poet-laureate John Charles McNeill. The Richmond Temperance and Literary Society Hall is a unique hexagonal structure made of hand-molded brick, which was an important social institution in Laurinburg before the Civil War. The John Charles McNeill House offers tours by appointment only, providing visitors with a glimpse into the life and work of this renowned poet.

Welcome to the Tobacco Barn at the John Blue House and Heritage Center, a captivating glimpse into North Carolina's rich agricultural history. Nestled in Laurinburg, this remarkable 100-year-old log tobacco barn is a rare treasure, one of only four in the state open for public viewing. Originally hailing from Robeson County, the barn was generously donated to preserve its legacy and was meticulously disassembled and restored on the John Blue grounds. This historic structure stands out with its impressive dimensions of 23 feet by 23 feet, making it larger than most tobacco barns of its era. The barn features two original brick furnaces, which were once fueled by wood before transitioning to oil burners in the 1950s. Forensic architects have carefully studied the barn's construction, noting the unique materials and nails that affirm its century-old heritage.