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John Wright Stanly House, Georgian residence in New Bern, United States

The John Wright Stanly House features a symmetrical two-story design with five bays, a center hall plan, and a hipped roof with balustrades.

Built in 1779 by architect John Hawks, the residence served as headquarters for General Ambrose E. Burnside during the Civil War operations.

The house exhibits the architectural preferences of colonial American elite society through its formal layout and traditional Georgian design elements.

Located at 307 George Street, the property operates as part of the Tryon Palace complex and contains period furnishings from 1770 to 1825.

President George Washington documented his satisfaction with the accommodations when he stayed at this residence during his 1791 visit to New Bern.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1779

Architects: John Hawks

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

GPS coordinates: 35.10720,-77.04470

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24

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