Coor-Gaston House

The Coor-Gaston House is a Georgian residence in New Bern featuring a two-level front porch decorated with Chinese lattice railings and Doric columns. This frame structure has an L-shaped floor plan and sits on Craven Street in the historic district.

The house was constructed in 1774 and initially belonged to James Coor before William Gaston purchased it in 1818 and occupied it until 1844. Gaston was a prominent Congressman and judge during his years living there.

The interior design elements match what you see in other colonial-era homes throughout New Bern from the same period. The rooms show how wealthy families of that time chose to arrange and decorate their living spaces.

The house is located in downtown New Bern and is easy to reach on foot when exploring the historic district. Keep in mind that access may be limited and you should check ahead about visiting conditions.

Scientific analysis of the timber revealed the actual construction occurred later than traditionally recorded, suggesting the 1774 date may need revision. This finding reshapes what historians thought they knew about when this building was actually built.