In a recent study by Assurance IQ , NC was identified as the state with the eighth most historic homes in the US with 3,108 houses on the National Register of Historic Places . Raleigh has 105 of them, and here are a handful.
The Heck-Wynne House , 511 E. Jones St. | Built in 1872 and purchased by the Wynne family in 1875, the Heck-Wynne House is one of three Second Empire style homes built in the area by Oakwood developer Jonathan M. Heck — thus, the appropriate name.
Joel Lane Museum House , 160 S. St. Mary’s St. | Learn about “the father of Raleigh and Wake County” in his 18th century home turned museum. Pro tip: Learn more about Raleigh’s oldest residence from your favorite City Editors.
Mordecai Historic House , 1 Mimosa St. | Built in 1785, Raleigh’s oldest house is still on its original foundation and is filled with more than 5,000 artifacts. Take a tour of the grounds on foot or travel through the City of Oaks on a historic trolley tour starting at the house.
Pope House Museum , 511 S. Wilmington St. | This home belonged to Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, the only African American to run for mayor of a Southern capital (read: Raleigh) during the Jim Crow era. This 20th century home and its 3,000 artifacts have been preserved for visitors and is only a few blocks away from the NC State Capitol.
Itching to learn more about Raleigh’s history? Check out our stories about Raleigh’s street names , the first building in the US for the higher education of Black women, and the City of Oaks’ oldest and largest historic district .