Leigh-Bush House

Contributors:

Gilbert Leigh, carpenter (ca. 1756-1759)

Dates:

Ca. 1756-1759; early 19th century [addition]; 1880s

Location:

Edenton, Chowan County

Street Address:

126 W. Queen St., Edenton, NC

Status:

Altered

Type:

Residential

Images Published In:

Thomas R. Butchko, Edenton, an Architectural Portrait: The Historic Architecture of Edenton, North Carolina (1992).

Note:

The small original house was radically expanded in the 19^th century, leaving few elements visible of the mid-18^th century dwelling. See Butchko, Edenton, for a fuller description. After Gilbert Leigh sold his house at 120 W. Queen in 1771, he is thought to have lived in this house until he sold it in 1777.