North Carolina State Capitol
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
N 35° 46.822 W 078° 38.325
17S E 713421 N 3962160
North Carolina's State Capitol Building in Raleigh.
Waymark Code: WMAB9
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red
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North Carolina's state capitol rises majestically on Union Square in downtown Raleigh, a city specifically created in 1792 to serve as North Carolina's permanent capital. Built between 1833 and 1840, the granite building is one of the finest and best preserved examples of civic Greek Revival architecture in the United States.

Relatively small in comparison to many other state capitols, this impressive structure has stood as a symbol of pride to North Carolinians for more than 150 years.

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National Register Marker:

The State Capitol Building in March, 2006:

Street address:
One East Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC
27601

County / Borough / Parish: Wake County

Year listed: 1974

Historic (Areas of) Significance: State Capitol Building

Periods of significance: 1840-present

Historic function: State Capitol

Current function: State Capitol

Privately owned?: no

Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006

Hours of operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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