Downtown in Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
North Carolina Museum of History
Photographed By Paul Jordan, July 2, 2010
1. North Carolina Museum of History Marker
Erected 2003 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number H-48.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 35° 46.94′ N, 78° 38.286′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of North Wilmington Street and Edenton Street, on the left when traveling north on North Wilmington Street. The North Carolina Museum of History is located at 5 East Edenton Street in Raleigh North Carolina. The marker is located on Wilmington Street, beside the museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 E Jones 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. Just Like the Liberty Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina State Library (within shouting distance of this marker); N.C. Division of Archives & History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Day (about 400 feet away); Frederick Augustus Olds
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Also see . . . NC Museum of History Website. (Submitted on July 2, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A..)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 6, 2013
2. North Carolina Museum of History Marker
Photographed By Paul Jordan, July 2, 2010
3. North Carolina Museum of History
The view from Jones Street
Photographed By Paul Jordan, July 2, 2010
4. North Carolina Museum of History
Photographed By Paul Jordan, July 2, 2010
5. Frederick Augustus Olds Statue
One of three statues on the steps of the History Museum.
The marker reads:
Frederick Augustus Olds
(1853 - 1935)
Colonel Fred Olds founded the Hall of History, now the North Carolina Museum of History, in 1902. He devoted his life to preserving the state's heritage.
In memory of Dellie Hardison Smith, a creative planner for this North Carolina Museum of History building.
Photographed By Paul Jordan, July 2, 2010
6. Statue of a Sauratown Woman
One of three statues on the steps of the History Museum.
The marker reads: Sauratown Woman (late 1600s)
Sculptor's representation of a Saura Indian woman who lived along the Dan River in present-day Stokes County. The adorned deerskin dress and hood suggest a high status in the tribe.
In memory of Dellie Hardison Smith, past president of the North Carolina Museum of History Associates, Inc.
Photographed By Paul Jordan, July 2, 2010
7. Thomas Day Statue
One of three statues on the steps of the History Museum.
The marker reads: Thomas Day (1801-ca. 1861)
Sculptor's representation of Thomas Day, a free African American in Caswell County who created fashionable furniture and architectural elements before the Civil War.
In memory of Dellie Hardison Smith, dedicated leader of North Carolina arts and humanities.
Photographed By Paul Jordan, July 2, 2010
8. Replica of the Liberty Bell in front of the North Carolina Museum of History
Marker reads: Just Like the Liberty Bell
This exact replica of the Liberty Bell is the same size, weight, and material as the original. Therefore, it has the same tone that the Liberty Bell would have if it could be rung.
This bell, cast in France, weighs 2,080 pounds. It is 85 percent copper and three feet tall from lip to crown. The bell has a twelve-foot circumference and measures three inches thick at the lip.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury presented the bell to North Carolina in 1950. It is one of over fifty replica bells that America's copper industry has donated to encourage participation in the Independence Savings Bond Program.
Donation, United States Department of the Treasury
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. This page has been viewed 1,393 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 2, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. 2. submitted on February 11, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 2, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
