Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh

Name: Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Address: 701 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, 27601-1161, United States
Telephone: +1 919-832-6077

#40 among attractions in Raleigh

Reportedly haunted, Cemetery

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Facts and practical information

Historic Oakwood Cemetery was founded in 1869 in North Carolina's capital, Raleigh, near the North Carolina State Capitol in the city's Historic Oakwood neighborhood. Historic Oakwood Cemetery contains two special areas within its 102 acres, the Confederate Cemetery, located on the original two and one-half acres, and the Hebrew Cemetery, both given for that purpose by Henry Mordecai in 1867. ()

Coordinates: 35°47'13"N, 78°37'32"W

Address

701 Oakwood AveNorth Central (Oakwood)Raleigh 27601-1161 United States

Contact

+1 919-832-6077

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Day trips

Historic Oakwood Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Market, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, The Pour House Music Hall, Mordecai House.

1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
25 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.
1.4 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
35 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.
0.9 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
24 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Mordecai House, Raleigh
15 min walk • 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.
0.8 miSW
Church
Christ Church Raleigh, Raleigh
21 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.
0.6 miSW
Historical place, Architecture
North Carolina Executive Mansion, Raleigh
16 min walk • The North Carolina Executive Mansion is the official residence of the governor of North Carolina and their family. Building began in the year 1883 and it was designed by architects Samuel Sloan and A.G. Bauer. The first occupants, Governor Daniel G.
1.3 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh
35 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.
0.6 miSW
Cemetery
City Cemetery, Raleigh
17 min walk • The City Cemetery of Raleigh, also known as Old City Cemetery, was authorized in 1798 by the North Carolina General Assembly as Raleigh's first burying ground.
1 miSW
35°46'32"N • 78°38'11"W
Artspace, Raleigh
26 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1490 ftN
35°47'27"N • 78°37'26"W
Oakwood Dog Park, Raleigh
8 min walk • Park, Playground
0.6 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
All Saints Chapel, Raleigh
16 min walk • All Saints Chapel is a historic Episcopal chapel in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It is a wedding venue and was formerly the home of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Historic Oakwood Cemetery open?

Historic Oakwood Cemetery is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Historic Oakwood Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Historic Oakwood, Raleigh (6 min walk), Oakwood Dog Park, Raleigh (8 min walk), Capitol Heights Historic District, Raleigh (8 min walk), William A. Curtis House, Raleigh (12 min walk).

How to get to Historic Oakwood Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historic Oakwood Cemetery:

Bus

E Lane St at Idlewild Ave • Lines: 10 (7 min walk)