It was built about 1820 , as a two - story , frame dwelling .
The McNeely -- Strachan House , also known as Salisbury Academy , is a historic home located at Salisbury , Rowan County , North Carolina .
Strachan House was built about 1820 , as a two - story , frame dwelling .
The McNeely -- Strachan House , also known as Salisbury Academy , is a historic home located at Salisbury , Rowan County , North Carolina .