The historic residence in Washington, NC, is known as the Charles F. Warren House, although he was not the original owner. Constructed in 1849, this grand-scale antebellum home is a distinguished example of Greek Revival architecture.
It features a traditional four-square layout with a central hall, soaring ceilings that exceed 11 feet, and expansive windows. The interior boasts 9-piece crown molding and eight fireplaces, each adorned with a rare black and gold Nero Portoro marble mantel and an ornately carved English oak surround.
Charles F. Warren (1852-1904 was a prominent lawyer and civic leader in Washington, NC. He was the second president of the NC Bar Association. His father, Edward Jenner Warren (1826-1876), was a distinguished attorney and state legislator. Charles’ son, Lindsay C. Warren, served as a U.S. Congressman from 1925 to 1940 and later as the Comptroller General of the United States from 1940 to 1954.
