About this property
The Mordecai House (, also called the Mordecai Plantation or Mordecai Mansion), 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,…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000474. It was listed on June 30, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Mordecai House listed on the National Register?
Mordecai House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Mordecai House?
Mordecai House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mordecai House?
The period of significance for Mordecai House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1785.
Can I research the history near Mordecai House?
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