City Cemetery, Historic burial ground in Raleigh, United States.
The City Cemetery spans multiple acres featuring stone monuments, marble headstones, and dedicated sections representing different social groups of North Carolina's capital.
Founded in 1798, this cemetery became the primary burial location for prominent citizens, including governors and mayors who contributed to Raleigh's development.
The gravestones display various architectural styles and memorial designs that reflect changes in North Carolina's burial traditions over two centuries.
Visitors can access the cemetery grounds during daylight hours and obtain detailed burial records from the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology.
Each monument in the cemetery contains specific symbols and inscriptions that document the social status and occupations of early Raleigh residents.
Location: North Carolina
Location: Wake County
Location: Raleigh
Inception: 1798
GPS coordinates: 35.77920,-78.63080
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:18
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