Cedar Point, also known as the Richard Gwyn House and Richard Gwyn Franklin House, is a historic home located at Elkin, Surry County, North Carolina. It was built about 1840, and is a two-story, three bay, Greek Revival style frame I-house. It has a two-story rear ell and rests on a brick pier foundation. It features a one-story, hip-roofed front porch with overhanging boxed eaves. It was built by Richard Gwyn (1796-1881), known as "Elkin's Founding Father."

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Cedar Point (Elkin, North Carolina)

There is also an interesting Indian rock located in the front yard (which can be seen from the road) which still contains an attached carved bowl. Date unknown.

Cedar Point (Elkin, North Carolina)

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Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina

Greek Revival houses in North Carolina

Houses completed in 1840

Houses in Surry County, North Carolina

National Register of Historic Places in Surry County, North Carolina

1840s establishments in North Carolina

Cedar Point (Elkin, North Carolina)