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HISTORY OF THE INN

LOCATED IN ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA

This impressively large 2.5-story brick Georgian Revival-style residence recalls the popularity of the Georgian architecture of the Tidewater region of Virginia. It has a slate gable roof pierced by a trio of dormers containing round-arched windows and invigorated with modillion and dentil cornice with returns. A 5-bay facade focuses on a stylish semi-circular central porch with Doric columns that shelters a well-executed, leaded-glass entrance with elliptical fanlight. Above, on the second story, is a Palladian window, a diminutive version of which is in the east gable. Brick soldier course lintels with keystones surmount 6/6 sash windows. The sides include an open porch on the east and a glass-enclosed porch on the west, both topped in balustrades featuring a Smyrna cross motif.
A 2-story, Carriage House is attached by a covered breezeway; its 2 dormers repeat those on the house. It houses a second floor, "Honeymoon Suite" and our social gathering place, The Tavern Room on the first floor. Our Camellia Guest house is attached to the east and houses six guest rooms, including our handicapped accessible room. The Inn became a B&B in the early 1990's and has had 5 innkeepers.

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William Culpepper (1884-1945) was a prominent local merchant involved with cotton oil, fertilizer, motion picture theaters, hardware, and automobile endeavors. He was also a postmaster from 1934 to 1945 and a member of the State House of Representatives in 1933 and State Senate in 1945. In the family until the 1970s, this was the last of three houses Culpepper built on West Main Street, the others at 903 and across the street at 608.

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In 1993, this home was converted to a bed and breakfast, providing Albemarle Sound lodging accommodations. Later, the Camellia Guest House was added, and the carriage house was converted into, "The Gathering Place-Tavern Room", a social area for guests and a large 2nd-floor, "Honeymoon" suite. The 11 bedroom Inn holds many mysteries and priceless memories of celebrations and celebrities!
The home's original wood floors and ceramic tile baths retain the beauty of the home. High ceilings, amazing moldings, and crystal Waterford chandeliers give the home an elegant but comfortable atmosphere in keeping with the 1930's era of the architecture.
The Audettes are the fifth innkeepers and following a stewardship tradition, have lovingly restored the home since 2011. They host fabulous Valentines and Halloween events, weddings and family reunions, celebrations of all kinds and are honored to host our veterans, past & present, #themostpatrioticinninamerica.
Visit The Culpepper Inn facebook page to see photos representing many of these occasions!

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In 1993, this home was converted to a bed and breakfast, providing Albemarle Sound lodging accommodations. Later, the Camellia Guest House was added, and the carriage house was converted into, "The Gathering Place-Tavern Room", a social area for guests and a large 2nd-floor, "Honeymoon" suite. The 11 bedroom Inn holds many mysteries and priceless memories of celebrations and celebrities!
The home's original wood floors and ceramic tile baths retain the beauty of the home. High ceilings, amazing moldings, and crystal Waterford chandeliers give the home an elegant but comfortable atmosphere in keeping with the 1930's era of the architecture.
The Audettes are the fifth innkeepers and following a stewardship tradition, have lovingly restored the home since 2011. They host fabulous Valentines and Halloween events, Group, church and family accomodations and are honored to host our veterans, past & present, #themostpatrioticinninamerica.
Visit The Culpepper Inn facebook page to see photos representing many of these occasions!

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