Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bloomsbury or Wake Court House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023

1. Bloomsbury or Wake Court House Marker

Inscription.
On and around this spot
stood the old town of
Bloomsbury
or
Wake Court House which was erected and made the county-seat when Wake County was established in 1771.

This place was the rendezvous of a part of Governor Tryon's army when he marched against the Regulators in 1771. Here met the state revolutionary assembly in 1781, and to this vicinity was removed the seat of government when the capital city of Raleigh was incorporated in 1792.

Erected 1911 by Bloomsbury Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1771.

Location. 35° 46.793′ N, 78° 38.952′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is at the intersection of West Morgan Street and South Boylan Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Morgan Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh NC 27603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Elmwood” (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Courthouse for Wake County

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(about 500 feet away); Joel Lane House (about 600 feet away); Freedmen’s Convention (approx. ¼ mile away); Raleigh Electric Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Dodd-Hinsdale House (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint Mary’s School (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint Mary’s (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raleigh.

Also see . . .
1. A History of Bloomsbury, North Carolina. Little known to anyone other than the locals or the avid historian, the first county seat for Wake County, North Carolina was Bloomsbury, established in 1771 and referred to by most simply as Wake Court House. (J.D. Lewis) (Submitted on September 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Bloomsbury Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which was listed in 2002. (Prepared by Sherry Joines Wyatt; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on September 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023

2. Bloomsbury or Wake Court House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.