Dillard mansion to be used as events, photography venue and short-term rental Justin Faulconer Jun 28, 2023 Jun 28, 2023 0 1 of 3 The Dillard Mansion in Amherst County, constructed from 1940 to 1942, sits on a knoll just west of Elon. Paige Dingler, The News & Advance The driveway leading up to the Dillard Mansion in Amherst County on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Paige Dingler, The News & Advance The backside of the Dillard Mansion in Amherst County on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Paige Dingler, The News & Advance Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Justin Faulconer kAm%96 s:==2C5 >2?D:@? :? t=@?[ 2? p>96CDE r@F?EJ =2?5>2C< <?@H? 7@C :ED 2C49:E64EFC6 2?5 D46?:4 =@42E:@? ?62C %@3244@ #@H |@F?E2:?[ 92D K@?:?8 2AAC@G2= E@ @A6C2E6 2D 2 G6?F6 7@C H655:?8D[ DA64:2= 6G6?ED 2?5 A9@E@8C2A9J[ 2?5 2D 2 D9@CE\E6C> C6?E2=]k^AmkAm%96 p>96CDE r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 $FA6CG:D@CD @? yF?6 a_ F?2?:>@FD=J 2AAC@G65 2 DA64:2= 6I46AE:@? 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