Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks was built in 1858 and included an octagonal summerhouse, the old kitchen, servants' quarters, smokehouse, and school house.  The house incorporates a Georgian plan with Greek Revival and Italianate elements.  Surrounding the house is the original cast iron fence with a beautifully designed gate.  During General Sherman's occupation of Fayetteville in 1865, some of the Union troops camped on the grounds of Fair Oaks.  A silver tray from the house that was used for target practice by Sherman's troops still remains with the original owner's family today.