Raleigh, NC

Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina, located in the Southeast region of the United States. Founded in 1792, the city has grown to a population of approximately 467,665 residents within a state of 10,439,388 people. As the seat of North Carolina's state government, Raleigh serves as the political and administrative center of the state.

The city is home to the North Carolina State Capitol, a Greek Revival structure that has been a landmark since its completion in 1840. Designed by Town and Davis; David Paton, the capitol building stands as a testament to the state's history and governance, attracting visitors from across the country and around the world.

Raleigh has served as the capital of North Carolina since 1792. Before Raleigh, the state's capital was located in Bath, Brunswick Town and New Bern.

The North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States. Completed in 1840 to replace the original statehouse destroyed by fire in 1831, the building features a cruciform floor plan and a restrained, elegant copper dome. It now houses only the governor's office and is a designated National Historic Landmark.

Notable Features

• Outstanding example of Greek Revival civic architecture
• Cruciform floor plan with copper dome
• National Historic Landmark
• Houses the governor's office
• Restored legislative chambers used as historic exhibits
• Granite from a quarry one mile southeast of the building