Record #:

28634

Author(s):

Hall, Margaret T.

Abstract:

The Burgwin-Wright house was built in 1771 by John Burgwin, a merchant and government official in Wilmington, North Carolina. The house also served as the headquarters of Cornwallis after his battle with Greene at Guilford court house. Dr. T.H. Wright was the second owner of the house.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Feb 1979, p1-4, f

Subject(s):

Historic houses--Wilmington