Civil War Washington

Mrs. Wiggons'
Last Modified: 2012-02-16

Category: business > bawdy house

Additional Information:

This bawdy house was located on the corner of 1st and B streets. The Provost Marshal's list notes that it had 6 inmates and was rated "very low."

Sources:

"Bawdy Houses," Provost Marshal's Department of Washington, 22nd Army Corps, 1864-1865, NARA Record Group 393. View source information

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