Mordecai House, Raleigh

Name: Mordecai House
Address: 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, 27604-1203, United States
Telephone: +1 919-996-4364

#30 among attractions in Raleigh

Museum, History museum, Historical place, Reportedly haunted, More...

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The Mordecai House, built in 1785, is a registered historical landmark and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina that is the centerpiece of Mordecai Historic Park, adjacent to the Historic Oakwood neighborhood. It is the oldest residence in Raleigh on its original foundation. In addition to the house, the Park includes the birthplace and childhood home of President Andrew Johnson, the Ellen Mordecai Garden, the Badger-Iredell Law Office, Allen Kitchen and St. Mark's Chapel, a popular site for weddings. It is located in the Mordecai Place Historic District. ()

Elevation: 312 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°47'34"N, 78°37'60"W

Address

1 Mimosa StMordecai (Mordecai Community)Raleigh 27604-1203 United States

Contact

+1 919-996-4364

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Mordecai House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina Museum of History, City Market, The Pour House Music Hall.

0.8 miSW
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Museum, History museum
North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh
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Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
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1.1 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
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Church
Christ Church Raleigh, Raleigh
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North Carolina Executive Mansion, Raleigh
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Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh
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1.2 miS
35°46'32"N • 78°38'11"W
Artspace, Raleigh
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35°47'27"N • 78°37'26"W
Oakwood Dog Park, Raleigh
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
All Saints Chapel, Raleigh
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0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Historic Oakwood, Raleigh
21 min walk • Historic Oakwood is a neighborhood in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, on the National Register of Historic Places, and known for its Historic Oakwood Cemetery, its many Victorian houses and its location close to the Mordecai Plantation Manor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mordecai House open?

Mordecai House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mordecai House?

Nearby attractions include Mordecai Place Historic District, Raleigh (3 min walk), Norburn Terrace, Raleigh (6 min walk), Mary Elizabeth Hospital, Raleigh (7 min walk), Peace College Main Building, Raleigh (9 min walk).

How to get to Mordecai House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mordecai House:

Bus

Wake Forest Road & Mimosa Street • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Glascock St at Benjamin St • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (34 min walk)