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ABOUT US

The Beginning

Preservation Gaston, Inc. was formed in 2019 with a two-fold purpose: to save the historic 1853-era Smyre-Pasour House on the court square in Dallas, and to establish an historic preservation fund that would allow for the stabilization and sale of endangered historic buildings in the community.

How We Work

Preservation Gaston, Inc. operates under the guidance of a 10-member Board of Directors and works closely with Preservation North Carolina’s Raleigh and regional staff to identify, stabilize, and/or acquire endangered historic properties. Preservation Gaston, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization.

Board members are:

Patricia Rudisill, Chair

Debbie Carpenter Scarborough, Vice Chair

Vann Noblett, Treasurer

Barbara Vorhees, Secretary

Tom Balke

Jane Cole

Greg Dills

Jason Luker

Bill Moore

Lucy Penegar

Preservation Gaston | Photo by Tom Hauer

Our Mission

Preservation Gaston’s mission is to preserve buildings, sites and properties of historical or architectural importance in Gaston County, thereby promoting knowledge of and an appreciation for the history of our county.