Richard B. Haywood House

The Richard B. Haywood House, constructed in 1854, is a significant historic residence located in the Capitol Area Historic District of Raleigh, North Carolina. As the last remaining home in this district, it holds a place on the National Register of Historic Places and remains in the ownership of the Haywood family. Notably, Dr. Richard B. Haywood, who lived here, was a prominent figure during the Civil War, opposing North Carolina's secession while serving as a surgeon in the North Carolina Militia. The house served as the headquarters for Union General Frank P. Blair during the occupation of Raleigh, where Dr. Haywood hosted notable figures such as General William Tecumseh Sherman and General Ulysses S. Grant, making it a site of historical significance for visitors and researchers alike.