Several historical structures are conserved on the site: Other facilities include: The Eno Indians first used this area to fish, hunt, and grow crops.

The first mill built in the Eno was named Synott's Mill, which started operating in 1752 by Michael Synott, an almost legendary pioneer, who had problems in his personal life and appeared in court often.

Shortly after Michael Synott died in 1780 the area was purchased by William Thetford and Charles Abercrombie, who built West Point Mill.

The community was successful for a period of time but eventually all of its inhabitants died out or moved on.

This article about a property in Durham County, North Carolina on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub.