The Shield House Inn, circa 1916, is listed on the Historic registry as the Robert Herring House. The home was built as the private residence. Mr. Herring's daughter, Maryanna, married James Shields and inherited the house. Twin sisters Anita Green and Juanita McLamb converted the house to a bed and breakfast in 1986, naming it The Shield House Inn. In January of 2000 the Inn was purchased by current owner LeAnn Yancey. Later that year LeAnn wed Scott Mizeski and they now share innkeeper duties. The Inn is home to business travelers as well as friends and family of local residents in Clinton for special events...some of which are held right on the premises! Guests can enjoy a short walk downtown for browsing gift shops, jewelry and clothing stores, antique shops, and sample the offerings of locally-owned sandwich cafes.

The home is situated on 1.5 acres in Clinton, NC - the County Seat for Sampson County. It is located about one hour southeast of Raleigh-Durham Airport and northwest of the Wilmington beaches. The Fort Bragg/Fayetteville area is approximately 50 minutes to the west. While continuing as a long-established farming community, the 10,000 + citizens now find employment in a wide range of industries.

The Classic Revival style home features leaded glass windows, soaring Corinthian columns, wrap-around porch, upstairs balcony and Victorian street lights. Once inside, guests will find 2 front parlors, a library/den, and a formal dining room off the elegant double foyer. The dining room features a coffer ceiling and crystal chandeliers. The grand central staircase leads to the upstairs lounge and three guestrooms. Antiques fill the house, complimenting the original moldings, wainscoting and interior columns. The hardwood floors in the public rooms are pine with decorative mahogany inlays.