Charles Cornwallis
This building was
occupied by Lord
Charles Cornwallis,
Commander in Chief of
the British army,
in April, 1781.
In the basement was
a military prison.
New Hanover Historical Commission.
A.J. Howell. E.S. Martin
James Sprunt. W.A. McGirt
Marker is at the intersection of North 3rd Street (U.S. 74) and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
