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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wake County, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of Wake County, North Carolina and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Wake County, NC (252) Chatham County, NC (26) Durham County, NC (91) Franklin County, NC (11) Granville County, NC (33) Harnett County, NC (33) Johnston County, NC (79) Nash County, NC (26)  WakeCounty(252) Wake County (252)  ChathamCounty(26) Chatham County (26)  DurhamCounty(91) Durham County (91)  FranklinCounty(11) Franklin County (11)  GranvilleCounty(33) Granville County (33)  HarnettCounty(33) Harnett County (33)  JohnstonCounty(79) Johnston County (79)  NashCounty(26) Nash County (26)
Raleigh is the county seat for Wake County
Adjacent to Wake County, North Carolina
      Chatham County (26)  
      Durham County (91)  
      Franklin County (11)  
      Granville County (33)  
      Harnett County (33)  
      Johnston County (79)  
      Nash County (26)  
 
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101 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — A.I.A Tower
On West Morgan Street east of South McDowell Street (U.S. 401), on the right when traveling east.
A.I.A. Tower North Carolina Chapter American Institute of Architects Chapter Founded(AIA) August 8, 1913 Building Dedicated October 18, 1963 Raleigh Historic Site Water Tower 1887Map (db m93208) HM
102 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Anderson
On Poplar Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Geo. B. Anderson Brigadier General Confederate States Army Born April 12th 1831. Died Oct. 16th 1862 of a wound received at the battle of Sharpsburg. ( Back of Monument : ) Seven Pines Mechanicsville Cold Harbor Malvern Hill South . . . Map (db m63255) HM
103 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-6 — Andrew Johnson1808 - 1875
On East Morgan Street at S Wilmington Street, on the right when traveling east on East Morgan Street.
President of the United States, 1865-69. Born near here in a kitchen now located 1 mile N.E.Map (db m63139) HM
104 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Andrew Johnson Birth Site
On Fayetteville Street north of W Hargett Street, on the right when traveling north.
125 feet east of this point Andrew Johnson seventeenth president was born, Dec. 29, 1808Map (db m63138) HM
105 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-119 — Anna J. Cooper1858-1964
On North East Street at East Edenton Street, on the left when traveling north on North East Street.
Educator, orator, & early black feminist. Graduate, St. Augustine's. Author, A Voice from the South (1892). Grave 2½ blks. S.Map (db m94828) HM
106 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-112 — Artificial Limbs
On North McDowell Street (U.S. 70/401) at West Lane Street, on the left when traveling north on North McDowell Street.
North Carolina was first state to provide limbs to Confederate amputees. Factory, which operated 1866-67, was ¼ mi. NE.Map (db m77787) HM
107 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Blakely Cannon
On East Edenton Street, on the right when traveling west.
Fawcett, Preston & Company of Liverpool, England, cast this 4-inch, 18-pounder rifled cannon in 1862 and sold it to the Confederacy. It was part of a “flying battery” of field artillery stationed at Fort Fisher that protected . . . Map (db m63221) HM
108 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Carolina Power & Light Car Barn & Automobile Garage
On North West Street at West Jones Street on North West Street.
Carolina Power & Light Car Barn & Automobile Garage Built 1925 Has been placed on the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m97882) HM
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109 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Charles Duncan Mc Iver
On North Wilmington Street at New Bern Place, on the left when traveling north on North Wilmington Street.
Charles Duncan Mc Iver Educational statesman *           *           * Born 27th September 1860 Died 17th September 1906 ( Left Side Marker : ) Founder and first President of the State Normal and Industrial College for women ( Right . . . Map (db m63231) HM
110 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-103 — Charles N. Hunter1852-1931
On New Bern Avenue at North State Street, on the right when traveling east on New Bern Avenue.
Black teacher, writer, & reformer. Principal, Berry O'Kelly School; a founder, N.C. Industrial Assoc. Lived 1 block S.Map (db m77828) HM
111 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Christ Episcopal Church
On North Wilmington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Christ Episcopal Church has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America Map (db m40782) HM
112 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — City CemeteryMain Drive
On South East Street north of East Hargett Street, on the right when traveling north.
Raleigh's first public burying ground. In 1798 the General Assembly authorized the city commissioners to lay off up to four acres of public land adjoining the city for this purpose. Additional land added later. Many of Raleigh's earliest citizens . . . Map (db m233509) HM
113 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — City Cemetery(established 1798)
On South East Street at Morson Street, on the right when traveling north on South East Street.
City Cemetery is the City's first public burial site. Raleigh's City Cemetery, established in 1798 just outside the city limits on East Street, was the principal burying ground for Raleigh's citizens until the late nineteenth century. The . . . Map (db m233510) HM
114 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Dodd-Hinsdale House
On Hillsborough Street at North Harrington Street, on the right when traveling west on Hillsborough Street.
circa 1879 Raleigh Historic Site Dodd-Hinsdale House 1879Map (db m233427) HM
115 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Dr. M.T. Pope House
On South Wilmington Street at Stronachs Alley, on the right when traveling north on South Wilmington Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1900Map (db m233577) HM
116 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-116 — Eugenics Board
On North McDowell Street (U.S. 70/401) at West Jones Street, on the left when traveling north on North McDowell Street.
State action led to the sterilization by choice or coercion of over 7,600 people, 1933-1973. Met after 1939 one block E.Map (db m77786) HM
117 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-117 — Executive Mansion
On North Blount Street.
Official residence, N.C. governors, it was completed 1891 on Burke Square using prison labor. Architects, A.G. Bauer & Samuel Sloan.Map (db m32553) HM
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118 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-22 — Experimental Railroad
On North Wilmington Street north of New Bern Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Est. 1833. Horses hauled granite for the Capitol over a railroad from a quarry 1¼ miles S.E.Map (db m40790) HM
119 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-110 — Fannie E. S. Heck1862 - 1915
On North Blount Street, on the right when traveling south.
Social activist; writer. Led the Baptist Woman's Missionary Union after 1892. A benefactor of present Meredith College. Lived in this house.Map (db m32628) HM
120 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Federal Building/Century Postal Station
On Fayetteville Street at East Martin Street, on the right when traveling south on Fayetteville Street.
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places May 6, 1971 Federal Building Century Pstal Station Raleigh, North Carolina Alfred B. Mullett architect 1874 This property significantly contributes to the nation's cultural . . . Map (db m233534) HM
121 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — First Baptist Church99 North Salisbury Street — Capitol Area Historic District —
On South Salisbury Street south of West Edenton Street, on the right when traveling south.
First Baptist Church Built in 1859 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Baptist Church A.D. 1859 Wm. Percival . . . Map (db m126213) HM
122 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-45 — First N.C. State Fair
On New Bern Avenue east of South State Street, on the right when traveling east.
Sponsored by the State Agricultural Society, the fair was held here, October 18-21, 1853.Map (db m77829) HM
123 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — First Presbyterian Church
On South Salisbury Street at West Morgan Street, on the right when traveling south on South Salisbury Street.
Organized January 21, 1816 First building on this site dedicated February 7, 1818 Present building dedicated September 16, 1900 Sanctuary remodeled 1956Map (db m94802) HM
124 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-100 — First Presbyterian Church
On South Salisbury Street at W Morgan Street, on the right when traveling south on South Salisbury Street.
Organized 1816. Site of Constitutional Convention of 1835. State Supreme Court met here, 1831-40, after Capitol fire. This building completed 1900.Map (db m63165) HM
125 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Frederick Augustus Olds(1853-1935)
Near East Edenton Street west of South Wilmington Street, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . Map (db m126212) HM
126 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-109 — Freedmen’s Convention
On Hillsborough Street, on the right when traveling west on Hillsborough Street.
Delegates resolved to seek equal rights for state’s freed blacks. Met, Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, 1865, one block north.Map (db m63161) HM
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127 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-99 — Gales Family
On West Davie Street at South McDowell Street, on the right when traveling west on West Davie Street.
Joseph, Raleigh Register founder, 1799; his wife Winifred, early novelist; sons Joseph and Weston, editors, lived 2 blks. E.Map (db m126208) HM
128 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-31 — General Grant
On East South Street west of S Wilmington Street, on the right when traveling east.
In the Governor’s Palace April 24-27, 1865, Grant conferred with Sherman and approved new terms for surrender of Johnston’s Confederate Army.Map (db m63140) HM
129 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Geodetic Survey Stones1853 - 1854
On Wilmington Street at Morgan Street on Wilmington Street.
Site used by U.S. Coastal and Geodetic Survey to measure the precise longitude and latitude of Raleigh by taking simultaneous readings of the positions of the stars here and at locations in Richmond, Va. and Charleston and Columbia, S.C. A . . . Map (db m40858) HM
130 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-8 — Governor’s Palace
On East South Street west of S Wilmington Street, on the right when traveling east.
Completed 1816. Vance was the last governor to reside there, 1862-5. Stood 50 yards south.Map (db m63141) HM
131 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Governor’s Palace of North Carolina
On East South Street at S Wilmington Street, on the right when traveling east on East South Street.
On this site stood the Governor’s Palace of North Carolina 1816 – 1865 where General LaFayette was entertained March 2-3, 1825.Map (db m222848) HM
132 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Hawkins-Hartness House
On North Blount Street at East North Street, on the left when traveling south on North Blount Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior February 2, 1972Map (db m233507) HM
133 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-37 — Haywood Hall
On New Bern Place east of North Blount Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built 1800-1801 by John Haywood, N.C. treasurer, 1787-1827. Operated now by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in State of N.C.Map (db m233508) HM
134 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Henry Lawson Wyatt
On North Salisbury Street.
Private in Bethel Regiment North Carolina Volunteers Killed at Bethel Church June 10, 1861 First Confederate soldier to fall in battle in the War Between the States. (back of marker) Wyatt's Comrades In dash to burn the . . . Map (db m41569) HM
135 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-86 — James H. Harris1832 - 1891
On South Person Street at E Davie Street, on the right when traveling north on South Person Street.
Black legislator & orator; member 1868 convention; a founder of Republican Party & Union League in N.C. Home was 1 block W.Map (db m63244) HM
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136 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-87 — James H. Young1860 - 1921
On South Person Street at E Lenoir Street, on the left when traveling north on South Person Street.
Colonel of black N.C. regiment in war with Spain; edited Raleigh Gazette; legislator. Home was 25 ft. W.Map (db m63243) HM
137 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-71 — John S. Ravenscroft
On East Edenton Street at N Wilmington Street, on the left when traveling west on East Edenton Street.
First Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of N.C.; 1823-1830. Active in the revival of the Church. Interred in church 50 yds. south.Map (db m63242) HM
138 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Josephus Daniels
On South McDowell Street south of West Hargett Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
Editor, author, public official Son of Josephus Daniels and Mary Cleaves Seabrook Born in Washington, N.C. May 18, 1862 Married to Addie Worth Bagley of Raleigh May 2, 1888 Died in Raleigh, N.C. January 15, 1948 . . . Map (db m217457) HM
139 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Just Like the Liberty Bell
On East Jones Street, on the right when traveling east.
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. The bell, cast in France, weighs 2, 080 pounds. It is 85 percent . . . Map (db m73012) HM
140 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-52 — L. O’B. Branch
On Hillsborough Street at S Dawson Street, on the right when traveling east on Hillsborough Street.
Confederate brigadier general; president of Raleigh and Gaston Railroad, 1852-55; member of Congress, 1855-61. Home here, grave ⅔ mi. east.Map (db m63157) HM
141 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — 19 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On South Wilmington Street at East South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Wilmington Street.
On March 2, 1825, General Lafayette, an outspoken abolitionist, was received near this spot by Gov. Burton at the Government House.Map (db m233590) HM
142 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-94 — Lamar Stringfield1897 - 1959
On North Person Street near E. Jones Street, on the right when traveling north.
Musician and composer. First conductor of the N.C. Symphony, 1932-38. Boyhood home 3 blks. E.Map (db m7536) HM
143 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-111 — Leonard Medical School
On South Wilmington Street, 0.1 miles north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Nation's first four-year medical school. Trained 400 African American physicians. Operated here from 1882 to 1918.Map (db m31725) HM
144 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-125 — Lunsford Lane1803-1879
On East Edenton Street east of North Wilmington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Enslaved. Bought freedom in 1835. An abolitionist, nationally known orator, and entrepreneur. Wrote his Narrative in 1842. Was born nearby.Map (db m175033) HM
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145 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-70 — Medical Society of North Carolina
On East Edenton Street.
Successor to earlier group founded in 1799. Formed here in 1849. Dr. Edmund Strudwick was first president.Map (db m40783) HM
146 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Melville B. Cox1799-1833
On West Edenton Street east of North Dawson Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling west.
Minister of Edenton St. Methodist Church, 1831. First American Methodist Missionary to Africa, 1833.
"Let a thousand fall before Africa be given up.
Map (db m126151) HM
147 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-82 — N.C. Division of Archives & History
On East Jones Street, on the left when traveling east.
Organized as the N.C. Historical Commission in 1903; R.D.W. Connor, first secretary. Moved to this building, 1968.Map (db m34409) HM
148 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-89 — N.C. Pharmaceutical Association
On South Wilmington Street, on the left when traveling north.
Organized in 1880 at a meeting held in the Senate Chamber. E.M. Nadal of Wilson was the first president.Map (db m41570) HM
149 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — N.C. State Capitol
On East Edenton Street, on the left when traveling west.
State Capitol has been designated a -------------------- National Historic Landmark -------------------- This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1974 National Park Service . . . Map (db m63233) HM
150 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-35 — N.C. State Museum of Natural Sciences
On West Jones Street at North Salisbury Street, on the right when traveling east on West Jones Street.
Collection began with 1851 geological survey: a museum since 1879: H.H. Brimley, curator from 1895 to 1946.Map (db m32543) HM
151 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — North CarolinaCivil War Trails
On E Edenton Street, on the right when traveling west.
North Carolina’s Civil War stories are as diverse as its landscape. The Outer Banks and coastal rivers saw action early in the war, as Union forces occupied the region. Stories abound of naval battles, blockade running, Federal raids and the . . . Map (db m63218) HM
152 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-106 — North Carolina Bar Association
On West Edenton Street at North Salisbury Street, on the right when traveling west on West Edenton Street.
Organized here, Feb. 10, 1899, in room then used by N.C. Supreme Court. Platt Walker of Charlotte, group's first president.Map (db m88108) HM
153 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-65 — North Carolina Dental Society
On West Edenton Street, 0.1 miles east of North Salisbury Street.
Organized in 1856 in the Guion Hotel, which stood here. Dr. W.F. Bason, Haw River, first president.Map (db m31754) HM
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154 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — North Carolina Medical Board
On Hillsborough Street at S Dawson Street, on the right when traveling west on Hillsborough Street.
Established in 1859 to regulate the practice of medicine for the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina. One of the oldest state medical regulatory boards, it originally met in the Old State Capitol., two blocks east. 150th . . . Map (db m63158) HM
155 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — North Carolina Medical Society 150th Anniversary1849 - 1999
On S Person Street at E Lane Street, on the right when traveling north on S Person Street.
Founded April 16, 1849, the North Carolina Medical Society has fostered the advancement of medical science, to maintain high ethical standards and to promote all aspects of the profession with the goal of relieving suffering and improving the . . . Map (db m63246) HM
156 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-48 — North Carolina Museum of History
On North Wilmington Street at Edenton Street, on the left when traveling north on North Wilmington Street.
Collection gathered by Fred Olds merged 1902 with state's artifacts to create Hall of History. Moved here in 1994.Map (db m32540) HM
157 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — North Carolina State CapitolLast Signal Station — Carolinas Campaign —
On Edenton Street, on the right when traveling west.
( Preface : ) The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the March to the Sea. Sherman’s objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia . . . Map (db m63150) HM
158 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-85 — North Carolina State Library
On East Jones Street near 109 East Jones Street, on the left when traveling east.
Established 1812 under Wm. Hill, Sec. of State; James F. Taylor first state librarian, 1843. Moved here in 1968.Map (db m63234) HM
159 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — North Carolina Veterans' Memorial
Near East Edenton Street at North Wilmington Street.
This memorial is dedicated to the heroic men and women of North Carolina who served in America's wars. As long as the flame of freedom burns, the memory of their sacrifice for peace shall endure. (east side) World War I . . . Map (db m40800) WM
160 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Near East Edenton Street at North Wilmington Street.
Dedicated to the men and women of North Carolina who served with dignity and honor in the Vietnam War Dedicated on May 23, 1987Map (db m40789) HM
161 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Old Hickory Highway
On East Edenton Street west of North Wilmington Street, on the left when traveling west.
Erected in loving memory of those who served in the World WarMap (db m40795) WM
162 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Olivia Raney Library
On Hillsborough Street.
As a memorial to his wife Olivia Blount Cowper Raney (1861 - 1896), Richard Beverly Raney in 1899 established the Olivia Raney Library which stood on this site. His gift funded the construction and equipment of a public library that served Raleigh . . . Map (db m40753) HM
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163 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-33 — Pettigrew Hospital
On New Bern Avenue at South Tarboro Street, on the right when traveling east on New Bern Avenue.
Site of Confederate hospital. U.S. Army barracks. Confederate Soldiers' Home. 1891-1938.Map (db m77830) WM
164 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Presidents North Carolina Gave The Nation
Near North Wilmington Street near New Bern Avenue.
1795 - 1849 James Knox Polk of Mecklenburg County President 1845 - 1849 He enlarged our national boundaries 1767 - 1845 Andrew Jackson of Union County President 1829 - 1837 He revitalized American Democracy 1808 - . . . Map (db m40797) HM
165 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-23 — Raleigh and Gaston Railroad
On North Wilmington Street at East North Street, on the right when traveling north on North Wilmington Street.
Chartered in 1835 and completed in 1840. Length 85 miles. Its southern terminus was 400 ft. W.Map (db m77788) HM
166 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Rotary Club of Raleigh
On Fayetteville Street at East Davie Street, on the right when traveling north on Fayetteville Street.
First nationally affiliated civic club in North Carolina Officially chartered as Club No. 124 on August 1, 1914 Began meeting weekly on May 6, 1914 in Yarborough House Hotel Formerly located here on Fayetteville Street Hotel destroyed . . . Map (db m233537) HM
167 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Samuel A'Court Ashe, LL. D.1840 - 1938
On North Salisbury Street.
Patriot-Soldier-Historian-Legislator-Editor-Christian Citizen Captain and assistant adjutant general of Pender's staff, C.S.A. Heroic defender of Fort Wagner And twice cited for conspicuous service in the battles of Cedar Run and Second . . . Map (db m41014) HM
168 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Seaboard Air Line Railroad WWII Memorial
On North Salisbury Street, 0.2 miles south of West Peace Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the patriotism and valor of the more than three thousand four hundred employees of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad who served in the Armed Forces of their country in World War II and to the imperishable memory of those who . . . Map (db m94803) WM
169 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — State Bank of North Carolina
Near New Bern Place west of North Blount Street, on the right when traveling west.
State Bank of North Carolina, chartered in 1810, cornerstone laid in 1813, first president, Colonel William Polk, made his home in the building. Renovated, and is now being used by state employees' credit unionMap (db m94808) HM
170 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-4 — State Capitol
On West Morgan Street.
Built 1833 - 40. Ithiel Town. A.J. Davis and David Paton, architects. First State House built here, 1796; burned, 1831.Map (db m40784) HM
171 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — State of North Carolina Agriculture Building
On West Edenton Street, on the right when traveling west.
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172 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — State of North Carolina Labor Building
On West Edenton Street at N Salisbury Street, on the right when traveling west on West Edenton Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m63727) HM
173 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-107 — Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
On South Wilmington Street at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on South Wilmington Street.
Civil rights organization, an outgrowth of sit-in movement, had origins in conference at Shaw University, Apr. 15-17, 1960.Map (db m31656) HM
174 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Thomas Day(1801- ca. 1861)
On East Edenton Street.
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 . . . Map (db m214308) HM
175 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-79 — Thomas R. Jernigan1847-1920
On South McDowell Street (U.S. 70/401) at West Cabarrus Street, on the right when traveling north on South McDowell Street.
U.S. negotiator in China for 30 years. Consul in Japan and China. Editor, author, and lawyer. His home was 2 blocks E.Map (db m77785) HM
176 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — To Our Confederate Dead
On Salisbury Street at Hillsborough Street, on the left when traveling south on Salisbury Street. Reported permanently removed.
West side of the marker reads: First at Bethel Last at Appomattox 1861 - 1865Map (db m214309) HM
177 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — To the North Carolina Women of the Confederacy
Near West Morgan Street. Reported permanently removed.
To the North Carolina Women of the Confederacy Map (db m214310) HM
178 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Tupper Memorial Baptist Church
On South Blount Street at East Caburrus Street, on the left when traveling south on South Blount Street.
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179 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-104 — William Polk1758 - 1834
On North Blount Street at East North Street on North Blount Street.
Revolutionary War officer; first president of State Bank, 1811 - 19. In 1825 hosted Lafayette in house that stood here.Map (db m32626) HM
180 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — William Ruffin Cox Monument
On Maple Avenue at Chapel Circle, on the left when traveling south on Maple Avenue.
William Ruffin Cox Born, Scotland Neck, North Carolina, March 11, 1832 Died, Richmond, Virginia, December 26, 1919 Warrior • Jurist • Statesman (right side inscription) Brigadier General, Army of Northern Virginia, . . . Map (db m63266) HM
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181 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — H-92 — William W. Holden1818-1892
On South McDowell Street south of West Hargett Street, on the right when traveling north.
Editor. Appointed provisional governor, 1865. Elected governor, 1868; impeached and removed, 1871. Home stood here.Map (db m126211) HM
182 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Worth BagleyEnsign U.S.N.
On South Salisbury Street south of Hillsborough Street, on the left when traveling south.
(front) Worth Bagley Ensign U.S.N. First Fallen 1898 (rear) Killed in action at Cardenas CVBA, May 11, 1898.Map (db m41013) HM
183 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Worth BagleyEnsign United States Navy
Near Oakwood Avenue at Linden Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The first American officer and only line officer of the Navy who fell in the Spanish-American War Killed on board the U.S. Torpedo Boat Winslow during the bombardment at Cardenas, Cuba, May 11, 1898 Son of William Henry Bagley and Adelaide . . . Map (db m62472) HM WM
184 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Zebulon Baird Vance1830 - 1894
On East Morgan Street, on the left when traveling east.
(left side) If there be a people on earth given to sober second thought, amenable to reason and regardful of their plighted honor, I believe that...it is the people of North Carolina. (right side) The subjection of every passion . . . Map (db m41179) HM
185 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Five Points — H-53 — J. Melville Broughton1888-1949
On Glenwood Avenue (U.S. 70) at Harvey Street, on the right when traveling south on Glenwood Avenue.
Governor, 1941-45: U.S. Senator, 1948-49. Member, General Assembly, 1927, 1929. Home was two blocks west.Map (db m94819) HM
186 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Forest Park — H-26 — Camp Bryan Grimes
On Hillsborough Street at Forest Road, on the right when traveling west on Hillsborough Street.
Spanish-American War camp. 95 acres, named for the Confederate general, was located here. Only U.S. Army camp in the state, 1898.Map (db m77772) HM
187 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Forest Park — H-2 — Joel Lane House
On Hillsborough Street at St. Mary’s Street, on the right when traveling west on Hillsborough Street.
Built prior to 1770 and often site of political meetings. Decision to locate Raleigh on Lane's land made there, 1792. Stands 2 blocks south.Map (db m63236) HM
188 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Forest Park — H-36 — Saint Mary’s
On Hillsborough Street west of St. Mary's Street, on the right when traveling west.
Episcopal School for girls, established 1842 by Rev. Aldert Smedes on site of an earlier Episcopal school for boys which opened in 1834.Map (db m63154) HM
189 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Forest Park — Saint Mary’s SchoolUnion Camp and Confederate Refuge — Carolinas Campaign —
On Hillsborough Street west of St. Mary’s Street, on the right when traveling west.
Here in this oak grove on the front campus of Saint Mary’s School for girls, Union Gen. Oliver O. Howard, commanding Gen. William T. Sherman’s Right Wing, encamped in April 1865. The Federals coexisted with students and faculty for several weeks, . . . Map (db m63152) HM
190 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Forest Park — H-47 — The Governor Morehead School
On Hillsborough Street at Park Drive East, on the right when traveling west on Hillsborough Street.
Established for visually impaired students in 1845 under leadership of John Motley Morehead. Present plant is 3 blocks south.Map (db m126153) HM
191 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Historic Oakwood — Confederate Monument
On Hickory Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of our Confederate Dead --------------- Erected A.D. 1870 Sleep warrior, sleep the struggle. The battle cry is hushed. Our standards have been lowered. Our blooming hopes been crushed. Sleep for thy name is cherished By the bravest and the . . . Map (db m63267) HM
192 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Historic Oakwood — Confederate Soldiers MemorialConfederate Soldiers Reinterred from Gettysburg — Oakwood Cemetery —
On Oakwood Avenue.
Confederate Soldiers Memorial-Here rest the remains of 137 Confederate soldiers killed in action or mortally wounded during the Gettysburg Campaign. These men represent approximately 1600 North Carolinians who fell during the Campaign. North . . . Map (db m62478) WM
193 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Historic Oakwood — CSS H.L. Hunley Memorial
Near Hickory Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
On February 17th, 1864 the CSS H.L. Hunley was the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat. The sub was lost that night as well, when it sank just outside Charleston Harbour in SC. with all eight crew members perishing. Crew member James A. . . . Map (db m63250) HM
194 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Historic Oakwood — Gettysburg
Near Oakwood Avenue at Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Here rest the remains of 137 Confederate soldiers killed in action or mortally wounded during the Gettysburg Campaign. These men represent the approximately 1,600 North Carolinians who fell during the campaign. North Carolinians accounted for . . . Map (db m242818) HM WM
195 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Historic Oakwood — H-55 — John L. Taylor1769-1829
On North Person Street at Oakwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Person Street.
First Chief Justice of N.C. Supreme Court, 1819-1829; author of numerous legal works. Grave is ½ mi. E. Home is 1 mi. S.W.Map (db m97285) HM
196 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Historic Oakwood — North Carolina Confederate POWs
On Hickory Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This monument honors the remains of one hundred and seven North Carolina Confederate soldiers, some known only to God, who died between 1863 and 1865 in Washington DC, as prisoners of war, and who were interred in Arlington National Cemetery. On . . . Map (db m63725) HM
197 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Historic Oakwood — H-67 — Oakwood Cemetery
On North Person Street at Oakwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Person Street.
Governors Aycock, Bragg, Fowle, Holden, Swain, and Worth, other notables and Confederates buried there. 3 blocks E.Map (db m63143) HM
198 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Historic Oakwood — Shotwell
Near Hickory Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In Memoriam ---------------- Randolph Abbott Shotwell Late Captain, Co. I, 8th Reg., Va. Vols., C.S.A. Born Dec. 13th, 1843. in West Liberty, VA., Died July 31st, 1885. in Raleigh, N.C. ( Right Side Inscription : ) A Patriot whose honor . . . Map (db m63291) HM
199 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Historic Oakwood — H-96 — St. Augustine's College
On East Edenton Street at North Tarboro Street, on the right when traveling west on East Edenton Street.
Founded in 1867 by the Episcopal Church as a normal school for freedmen. Since 1928 a four-year college. 4 blocks N.Map (db m77832) HM
200 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Historic Oakwood — Unknown NC Soldier CSA
Near Hickory Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
“Mother, I have been found, I am home.” ( Back of Marker : ) Remains recovered from a Cold Harbor, Va. trench and reinterred on Oct. 28, 1990. One whose name is known only to God, but whose valor and principles for which he . . . Map (db m63726) HM

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