Tucker Carriage House, Raleigh

Name: Tucker Carriage House
Address: Raleigh, United States

#153 among attractions in Raleigh

Queen Anne architecture

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The Tucker Carriage House is a historic carriage house located at Raleigh, North Carolina. It is a large, three-story outbuilding that is the only remaining structure from the estate of Rufus Sylvester Tucker, a Confederate army officer and prominent merchant in post-Civil War Raleigh. It is believed to have been built around 1883, when Tucker purchased materials for a "wagon shed", but does not appear on maps of the area until 1909. ()

Built: 1883 (141 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 35°46'55"N, 78°39'2"W

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HillsboroughRaleigh United States

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Day trips

Tucker Carriage House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina State Capitol, City Market, Pullen Park Carousel.

0.6 miE
Museum of NC's geology, flora and fauna
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
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Stately civic site with tours and events
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0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
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0.8 miW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Pullen Park Carousel, Raleigh
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1.1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh
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~1530 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joel Lane Museum House, Raleigh
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0.5 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh
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1 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
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0.8 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
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1.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Garden, Theater
Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh
31 min walk • Raleigh Little Theatre is a community theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina, that produces 10 to 11 full productions annually and conducts youth and adult theatre education programs.
0.6 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Raleigh
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tucker Carriage House?

Nearby attractions include Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, Raleigh (3 min walk), St. Mary's Chapel, Raleigh (4 min walk), Saint Mary's School, Raleigh (4 min walk), Joel Lane Museum House, Raleigh (8 min walk).

How to get to Tucker Carriage House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tucker Carriage House:

Bus

St Marys St at Hillsborough St • Lines: 16, 8 (2 min walk)
St Marys St at Jones St • Lines: 16 (2 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (10 min walk)