The Burgwin-Wright House was built about 1770-1771, by John Burgwin (1731-1803), a prominent lawyer, merchant and owner of considerable area real estate. The lot was previously the site of the New Hanover County jail, and according to local...
historic houses, tourist attractions, 18th century, decorative iron fence, gates, magnolia tree
Modern view of the front of the Burgwin-Wright House at the corner of 3rd and Market Streets. Built in 1770, it is a good example of an eighteenth century townhouse. It was the British General Cornwallis' headquarters during the Revolutionary War.
Burgwin-Wright House, John Burgwin, Lord Cornwalis, Judge Joshua Grainger Wright, Wright Family, Burgwin family, North Carolina Society of Colonial
One of the few Georgian-style houses to survive in Wilmington, the house was built about 1770-1771, by John Burgwin (1731-1803), a prominent lawyer, merchant and owner of considerable area real estate. Prior to the purchase by Burgwin, the lot was...
Historical Homes, Wilmington, North Carolina, Civil War period
The Burgwin-Wright House was built about 1770-1771, by John Burgwin (1731-1803), a prominent Lawyer, Merchant and owner of considerable area real estate. The lot was previously the site of the New Hanover County jail, and according to local...
Burgwin-Wright, Cornwallis, Market Street, Third Street
At right are the steps and entrance to St. James Episcopal Church. One of the few Georgian-style houses to survive in Wilmington, the house was built about 1770-1771, by John Burgwin (1731-1803), a prominent lawyer, merchant and owner of...
Front Street, Market Street, Courthouse, Churches, First Baptist Church, Carolina Apartments, St. James Episcopal Church, Burgwin-Wright, deRosset, First Presbyterian Church
View of City of Wilmington from the Atlantic Trust Building at Front and Market streets, looking east up Market Street. From left is: Tidewater Power Building (with Motte Business College sign), the Court House, spire of First Baptist Church,...