Dempsey Wood House

The Dempsey Wood House is a historic home located near Kinston, North Carolina, United States. Built in the mid-19th century, the house exemplifies the transition from Greek Revival to Victorian architecture. Interesting architectural details of the home include the two-story porch and eight fireplaces. The Dempsey Wood House was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1971.HistoryJames Wood received a plantation from his father in 1836. Records show Wood has begun building a home on the property by 1850, presently located at 3066 Kennedy Home Road (State Route 1324), near the intersection of Louie Pollock Road. Construction wasn't completed until the Civil War, although the Wood family apparently lived in the house prior to that. Wood's sons, Dempsey and James, lived in the house until 1892 when the property was divided and sold to N. J. Rouse. The home was owned by a succession of people before being purchased in 1945 by W. C. Emerson. The Emersons owned the home until at least 1971 when it was the subject of a historical survey. The Dempsey Wood House was added to the NRHP on August 26, 1971.