Battery Heights Historic District, Raleigh

Name: Battery Heights Historic District
Address: Raleigh, United States

#128 among attractions in Raleigh

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Facts and practical information

The Battery Heights Historic District is a historic neighborhood and national historic district located southeast of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Named for the earthen batteries stationed in the area during the Civil War, the neighborhood has a suburban character, despite its close proximity to the city center. ()

Coordinates: 35°46'37"N, 78°37'4"W

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South Central Raleigh (Battery Heights)Raleigh United States

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Battery Heights Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
26 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 miW
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh
27 min walk • Marbles Kids Museum is a nonprofit children's museum located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina in the Moore Square Historic District.
1.3 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
33 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.
1.1 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
28 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.
1.1 miW
Church
Christ Church Raleigh, Raleigh
29 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.
1.1 miNW
Historical place, Architecture
North Carolina Executive Mansion, Raleigh
28 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.
0.8 miNW
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh
21 min walk • 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.
0.8 miW
Cemetery
City Cemetery, Raleigh
20 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.
~1320 ftSW
Reportedly haunted, Cemetery
Raleigh National Cemetery, Raleigh
7 min walk • Raleigh National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 7 acres, and as of the end of 2005, had 6,000 interments.
1 miW
35°46'32"N • 78°38'11"W
Artspace, Raleigh
27 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
1 miN
35°47'27"N • 78°37'26"W
Oakwood Dog Park, Raleigh
27 min walk • Park, Playground

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Battery Heights Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Raleigh National Cemetery, Raleigh (7 min walk), William A. Curtis House, Raleigh (16 min walk), Historic Oakwood, Raleigh (16 min walk), City Cemetery, Raleigh (20 min walk).

How to get to Battery Heights Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Battery Heights Historic District:

Bus

Poole Rd at Heath St • Lines: 18, 18S (4 min walk)