Montfort Hall, Raleigh

Name: Montfort Hall
Address: 308 S. Boylan Ave, Raleigh, United States

#74 among attractions in Raleigh

Reportedly haunted, Neo-renaissance architecture

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Montfort Hall is a home and registered historic landmark located in the Boylan Heights neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is one of the few mansions in Raleigh that survived during the American Civil War era. The house was built for William Montfort Boylan in 1858 and is an example of Italianate architecture. The centerpiece of the house's interior is a rotunda supported by four Corinthian columns and lit by a stained glass window located on the roof. Montfort Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 as Montford Hall and is a Raleigh Historic Landmark. The building is currently being developed into a 10-room boutique inn. ()

Built: 1858 (166 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 35°46'36"N, 78°39'4"W

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308 S. Boylan AveCentral Raleigh (Boylan Heights)Raleigh United States

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Day trips

Montfort Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Market, Pullen Park Carousel, Reynolds Coliseum, Joel Lane Museum House.

0.9 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
22 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.
0.7 miW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Pullen Park Carousel, Raleigh
20 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.
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh
30 min walk • William Neal Reynolds Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, on the campus of North Carolina State University. The arena was built to host a variety of events, including agricultural expositions and NC State basketball games.
~410 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joel Lane Museum House, Raleigh
2 min walk • The Joel Lane House, also known as Wakefield, was built in 1769 and is now a restored historic home and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the oldest dwelling in Wake County and contains collections of 18th century artifacts and period furnishings.
0.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh
15 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.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum
City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh
17 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.
0.7 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
19 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.
0.8 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
21 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.
1.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Garden, Theater
Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh
36 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
16 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at the corner of Morgan and Salisbury Streets in downtown Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
0.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh
13 min walk • The Red Hat Amphitheater is an amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is adjacent to the Raleigh Convention Center. The Raleigh Amphitheater books acts through an agreement with Live Nation, and is owned and operated by the City of Raleigh.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Montfort Hall?

Nearby attractions include Joel Lane Museum House, Raleigh (2 min walk), Boylan Heights, Raleigh (5 min walk), CAM Raleigh, Raleigh (8 min walk), Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, Raleigh (8 min walk).

How to get to Montfort Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Montfort Hall:

Train

Raleigh (6 min walk)

Bus

S Boylan Ave at W Lenoir St • Lines: 11 (7 min walk)
Morgan St at Boylan Ave • Lines: 16 (7 min walk)