HISTORY OF THE MEREDITH HOUSE

Meredith house stand on land that was once part of the Nation of Abacos Indians and the land was called "Transquakin".  In trade for forty-two match coats, Winacaco,  ruler of the Abacos, in January of 1702, sold the land to John Kirk, an Indian fighter. The tract of land on Shoal Creek became known as "Phillips Discovery". The Meredith House was erected between 1760 and 1770 by John Woolford and remained in his families hands for 100 years. The land was later renamed "Woolfords Regulation". In 1846 it was deeded to Elizabeth R. Muse and the land and house were given the name "La Grange". The house then passed hands to Alexander Hamilton Bayly, Jr. The other owner was Governor Henry Lloyd. From the turn of the century until 1959, "LaGrange" was only sold once, that being to Russell P. Smith.

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