Mount Hope Cemetery, Raleigh

Name: Mount Hope Cemetery
Address: Raleigh, United States

#143 among attractions in Raleigh

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Mount Hope Cemetery is a historic African-American cemetery and national historic district located at Raleigh, North Carolina. It was established about 1872. The approximate total number of monuments in the cemetery is 1,454, although interment records list over 7,000 individuals. Notable contributing resources include the W. H. Matthews mausoleum, the front entrance gates and gate posts, and the garden cemetery landscape design. ()

Built: 1872 (152 years ago)Coordinates: 35°46'58"N, 78°38'35"W

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North Central (Downtown Raleigh)Raleigh United States

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Mount Hope Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1090 ftE
Museum of NC's geology, flora and fauna
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
6 min walk • The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, nestled in the heart of Raleigh, stands as a beacon of knowledge and a celebration of the Earth's biological and geological diversity. This prestigious institution is not only the largest natural history museum in the...
~1400 ftE
Museum, History museum
North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh
7 min walk • The North Carolina Museum of History, nestled in the heart of Raleigh, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of the state's past. This museum offers visitors an immersive journey through the diverse narratives that have shaped North Carolina from its early...
~1470 ftSE
Stately civic site with tours and events
North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh
8 min walk • The North Carolina State Capitol, a stately building nestled in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, stands as a testament to the state's rich history and architectural heritage. Constructed in 1840, this Greek Revival-style structure once housed the entire state...
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
16 min walk • City Market in Raleigh is a market located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in October, 1914. It became known as a historic place when Raleigh City Council secured a grant from the North Carolina Division of Archives & History to study the architectural resources surrounding Moore Square, in 1980.
1.2 miW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Pullen Park Carousel, Raleigh
30 min walk • The Pullen Park Carousel is a classic wood carousel at Pullen Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1900, the carousel contains 52 hand-carved basswood animals, 2 chariots, 18 large gilded mirrors and canvas panels and a Wurlitzer #125 band organ made in 1924 by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company of North Tonawanda, New York.
~1470 ftSE
Park
Wells Fargo Capitol Center, Raleigh
8 min walk • Wells Fargo Capitol Center is a 30-story 121.92 m skyscraper at 150 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, North Carolina with 544,482 square feet of space.
~680 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh
4 min walk • Sacred Heart Church is a Catholic church located on Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The church served as the cathedral of the Diocese of Raleigh from 1924 to 2017.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum
City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh
11 min walk • The City of Raleigh Museum is a local history museum associated with Raleigh, North Carolina. The museum is located in the historic Briggs Hardware Building on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh and has a number of exhibits and programs that are free to the public.
0.8 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
21 min walk • Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is the main venue for the performing arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. The naming rights to the center currently are held by Duke Energy, which purchased them from the city in 2005 for a 20-year term at the cost of $7.5 million.
0.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
14 min walk • The Pour House Music Hall is a music venue located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Pour House was opened in 1997 by Eric Mullen but eventually changed hands in 2012 to current owner Adam Lindstaedt.
~1840 ftSE
Church
Christ Church Raleigh, Raleigh
9 min walk • Christ Episcopal Church, also known as Christ Church on Capitol Square, is an Episcopal church at 120 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1848–53 to a design by Richard Upjohn, it is one of the first Gothic Revival churches in the American South.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Hope Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Edenton Street United Methodist Church, Raleigh (2 min walk), Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh (4 min walk), St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Raleigh (4 min walk), North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh (6 min walk).

How to get to Mount Hope Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount Hope Cemetery:

Bus

Edenton Street & McDowell Street • Lines: 16, 4, 6 (3 min walk)
West St at Jones St • Lines: R-Line (4 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (12 min walk)