Harmony Hall, also known as the Peebles House, is a historic building located at 109 East King Street in Kinston, North Carolina, United States.

William had convinced the North Carolina Colonial Assembly to locate the new town of Kingston (named after King George III; renamed Kinston after the Revolutionary War) on his land.

Elizabeth and her husband, Captain Jesse Cobb, began building their home in 1772 when they were married, and by 1776, construction of the house was complete.

Later that year Cobb left again to fight in the war, serving in the Continental Army with General George Washington during the New York and New Jersey campaign and winter at Valley Forge.

Caswell lived at his nearby estate, Newington, and Harmony Hall became the residence of James Glasgow, the first North Carolina Secretary of State.

[2][5][6] In 1864, John reportedly killed himself in the home's upstairs bedroom because he was depressed about the ruined state of his business and property.

[2] A historical marker in front of the house reads: "Harmony Hall - Office of Secretary of State during Revolution.

"[11] The Greek Revival alterations made in the 19th century removed most of the early Georgian and Federal architectural details.

The two-story frame building features single story wings on the east and west sides, a brick foundation, and low pyramidal roof.

The rear side of the building is three bays wide and includes a back entrance and common bond chimney.