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1 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh — Bloomsbury or Wake Court House
On West Morgan Street at South Boylan Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Morgan Street.
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 . . . Map (db m233421) HM
2 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh — First Courthouse for Wake CountyBuilt - 1771
Near South Boylan Avenue at West Hargett Street, on the right when traveling south.
The first court house, prison and stocks for Wake County stood in this area.Map (db m229682) HM
3 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh — Pilot Mill
Near Haynes Street at Cedar Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Pilot Mill 1903Map (db m233447) HM
4 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh — Pilot Mill
Near Haynes Street at Cedar Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Pilot Mill 1903Map (db m233449) HM
5 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh — Pilot Mill
Near Haynes Street at Cedar Avenue.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Pilot Mill 1892Map (db m233450) HM
6 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh — Raleigh Electric CompanyPower House — Built 1910 —
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places Map (db m230689) HM
7 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh — Raleigh National Cemetery
Near Rock Quarry Road north of Robinson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Civil War Raleigh After President Abraham Lincoln called for troops to put down the Confederate rebellion in April 1861, North Carolina seceded from the Union. Raleigh became a hub of Confederate activity as recruiting and training camps sprang . . . Map (db m233591) HM
8 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh — Royal Baking Company
On Hillsborough Street at Royal Street, on the right when traveling east on Hillsborough Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m233225) HM
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9 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh — 13 — Sitdowns — NC Civil Rights Trail —
On Woodburn Road north of Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Protests against segregated lunch counters. Here, Feb. 1960, led to 41 arrests. Later acquittals marked noted civil rights victory.Map (db m233232) HM
10 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh — State School for the Blind
Established 1845 under leadership of Governor John Motley Morehead.Map (db m229710) HM
11 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Battery Heights — A National Cemetery System
Near Rock Quarry Road north of Robinson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Civil War Dead An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 an April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union troops. . . . Map (db m233612) HM
12 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Brentwood — H-80 — Alexander B. Andrews1841 - 1915
On North Blount Street north of East North Street, on the left when traveling north.
Railroad builder and financier, Vice-president, Southern Railroad: superintendent, North Carolina Railroad. Home is here.Map (db m32560) HM
13 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Brentwood — Henry Clay Oak
On East North Street at N Blount Street, on the right when traveling west on East North Street.
Henry Clay, on a visit to this city, wrote the famous Raleigh Letter, April 17, 1844, opposing the annexation of Texas. Many authorities believe that this statement cost him the presidential election of 1844. According to tradition Clay wrote the . . . Map (db m63175) HM
14 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Brentwood — H-95 — Jane McKimmon1867 - 1957
On North Blount Street at Polk Street, on the left when traveling south on North Blount Street.
Home economist. From 1911 to 1937 she organized and led N.C.'s home demonstration program. Lived here.Map (db m63239) HM
15 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Brentwood — H-59 — Josiah W. Bailey
On North Blount Street south of E Peace Street, on the right when traveling south.
United States Senator, 1931-1946. A Baptist leader and editor of "The Biblical Recorder." Home was here.Map (db m63237) HM
16 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Brentwood — H-27 — Leonidas L. Polk1837 - 1892
On North Blount Street south of E Peace Street, on the right when traveling south.
President of National Farmers' Alliance, 1889 - 1892; began Progressive Farmer, 1886; a founder of NCSU and Meredith College. House is here.Map (db m63235) HM
17 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Brentwood — H-9 — Peace College
On East Peace Street at Halifax Street, on the right when traveling west on East Peace Street.
Founded by Presbyterian elder Wm. Peace 1857 as school for women; opened 1872. Main building used as Confederate hospital & by Freedmen’s Bureau.Map (db m63264) HM
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18 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Brentwood — Pilot Mill
Near Haynes Street, 0.1 miles north of Cedar Street, on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Pilot Mill 1910Map (db m233503) HM
19 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Brentwood — H-81 — W. N. H. Smith
On North Wilmington Street at East North Street, on the right when traveling north on North Wilmington Street.
N.C. Chief Justice, 1878-1889; state legislator; U.S. & Confederate Congressman. Home was one blk. W.; grave ¾ mi. E.Map (db m175031) HM
20 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — 32 Pounder Naval Cannon
On Salisbury Street near Hillsborough Street, on the left when traveling east.
Taken in June 1861 when the Navy Yard at Norfolk was abandoned by the United States Banded and Condverted at Richmond into a 6 inch rifle mounted at Fort Caswell North Carolina Dismounted by exploding magazines when the Confederates evacuated . . . Map (db m40757) HM
21 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — 81st or Wildcat Division
On South Salisbury Street at E Morgan Street, on the left when traveling south on South Salisbury Street.
In memory of the 81st or Wildcat Division World War 1917–18Map (db m63164) WM
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
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27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
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36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
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45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
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54 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
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 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
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63 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
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
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72 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
73 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
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
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81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 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
89 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
90 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
91 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
92 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — State of North Carolina Agriculture Building
On West Edenton Street, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m63728) HM
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 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
98 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
99 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.
. . . Map (db m93200) HM
100 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

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