Save Miss Belle’s Tea Room
An Update
On June 19, 2023, the historic McKeithan House, known in Cameron and all of Moore County as Miss Belles Tea Room, was demolished.
Our community worked so hard to help save this structure, which was designated as historic at both state and federal levels. We believe this outcome is truly heartbreaking. Working heavily with the town and citizens of Cameron on helping them establish their Historic District Overlay Zone, The Pines Preservation Guild became well acquainted with this building. It’s architectural integrity and historic significance made it truly unique in the county and the loss of an entire structure of irreplaceable and salvageable historic material is devastating.
With any historic structure, rehabilitation is always the option we work for, with moving or salvage being the next best options. With Miss Belle’s we hoped that moving this building would be the best-case scenario. Demolition is rarely, if ever appropriate for any historic structure, particularly for one with so much local significance.
The Pines Preservation Guild remains committed to our mission of assisting Moore county’s communities and property owners to preserve their historic structures through education, dialogue, and creative solutions.
We will be leaving this page up as a reminder of the history of this structure, and the efforts of the local community to preserve a structure that helped define their town.
If you were a donor to this campaign and have questions about your monetary donation, please contact Cameron Historic Preservation Inc.
To learn more about working to save historic structures in all of Moore County, click the link below
An iconic 1892 Folk Victorian that defines the community of Cameron NC is at risk of demolition.
Scroll to learn how you can help save this building for future generations to enjoy.
Constructed in 1892, this iconic Folk Victorian home in Cameron NC was the home of Murdock McKeithen and his wife, Belle Ferguson McKeithen. McKeithen was one of Cameron's leading merchants for many years and most recently housed Miss Belle’s Tea Room, an establishment that was the cornerstone of many Moore County residents memories.
The house is now threatened with demolition and funds are needed to help move the structure before May 1. In partnership with Cameron Historic Preservation Inc, here’s how you can help.
How You Can Help
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Contribute
You can contribute directly to Cameron Historic Preservation, Inc through the button below or via check to
Cameron Historic Preservation Inc PO Box 1 ,Cameron NC, 28326
*tax deduction pending 501 (c) (3) status
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Share to Social
Use #missbellesmemories to share your memories at Miss Belles on your social media
You can also send your photos to the link below
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Purchase Keep Cameron Historic Merch
10% of the proceeds from the sales of our Keep Cameron Historic merchandise between now and June 1 will go to Cameron Historic Preservation, Inc to help their efforts to move Miss Belle’s Tea Room.
