House in the Horseshoe

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288 Alston House Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
+1 (910) 947-2051
https://historicsites.nc.gov

House in the Horseshoe, located in Sanford, NC, is a historic plantation house named for its unique position on a horseshoe bend in the Deep River. Built around 1770, it was owned by Philip Alston, who faced an attack by British loyalists during the American Revolution in 1781.

The site later became home to four-term governor Benjamin Williams and now features an array of antiques from the colonial and Revolutionary War eras. Visitors can explore the rich history of the site, which is currently undergoing investigative research to enhance the visitor experience.

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