Downtown in Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Governor’s Palace of North Carolina
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013
1. Governor’s Palace of North Carolina Marker
On this site stood the Governor’s Palace of North Carolina
1816 – 1865
where General LaFayette was entertained March 2-3, 1825.
Erected 1935 by LaFayette Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1816.
Location. 35° 46.314′ N, 78° 38.33′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of East South Street and S Wilmington Street, on the right when traveling east on East South Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 E South St, Raleigh NC 27601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Governor’s Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); General Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaw University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Estey Hall (about 500 feet away); Rogers-Bagley-Daniels-Pegues House (about 500 feet
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013
2. Governor’s Palace of North Carolina Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013
3. Governor’s Palace of North Carolina Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
