National Register of Historic Places

Wright Tavern

Wentworth, Rockingham County, North Carolina
Listed
September 14, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
70000467

About this property

Wright Tavern, also known as the Reid House and Reid Hotel, is a historic inn and tavern located at Wentworth, Rockingham County, North Carolina. The oldest section was built about 1816, and is a two-story, four-bay, building with Federal style interior design elements. It takes the form of a "dog run" house. It was the birthplace and home of U.S. Congressman James Wesley Reid (1849—1902). It was restored in the early-1970s by the Rockingham County Historical Society. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

Location

Wentworth, Rockingham County, North Carolina
36.39846, -79.77004

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Wetzell's Mills
1781Revolutionary War
6.9 mi
Battle of Summerfield
1781Revolutionary War
14.7 mi

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When was Wright Tavern listed on the National Register?

Wright Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Wright Tavern?

Wright Tavern is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wright Tavern?

The period of significance for Wright Tavern is recorded as the early_republic era.

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