Welcome to
Mill Prong House
Circa 1795
Preserving the History of Scottish Highlanders and Their Neighbors in Southeastern North Carolina
The Historical Significance of Mill Prong
Erected in 1795 by John Gilchrist, Sr., Mill Prong bears witness to the varied cultural layers that shaped the Cape Fear region. Built by a Scottish immigrant on a plot purchased from a prominent American Indian and late sold to another family of Scottish descent, the house is a tangible reminder of Scottish settlement in the Carolinas. Mill Prong offers a glimpse of the emerging political and social order in the regions surrounding the Cape Fear and Lumber Rivers.
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Open House At Mill Prong
Come and experience the lives of the Gilchrists, McEacherns, and other Scots American families as they did business, worshiped, socialized, and carved a place in the history of northwestern Robeson County (now Hoke County).
On the first Sunday of each month, we have Open House from 2-5 PM with docent-led tours. Be sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram - special events will be posted there.
Why the Name 'Mill Prong'?
The mill in the name of the property comes from the McPhaul's Mill, a mile away, and a 'prong' is a tributary of a creek, Raft Swamp to be exact. The prong ran through the historic estate.
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