The North Carolina State Capitol:
Pride of the State

(North Carolina Division of Archives and History) N orth Carolina's state capitol rises majestically on Union Square in downtown Raleigh, a city specifically created in 1792 to serve as North Carolina's permanent capital. Built between 1833-40, the granite building is one of the finest and best preserved examples of civic Greek Revival architecture in the United States. Relatively small in comparison to many other state capitols, this impressive structure has stood as a symbol of pride to North Carolinians for more than 150 years.

TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Lesson Getting Started: Inquiry Question Setting the Stage: Historical Context Locating the Site: Maps 1. North Carolina Determining the Facts: Readings 1. Establishing a Permanent Capital in North Carolina 2. A Source of Pride for a Sleeping State 3. Classical Precedents Visual Evidence: Images 1. Watercolor of State House, 1811 2. Remodeled State House 3. State Capitol today 4. State Capitol, House of Representatives 5. State Capitol, Senate Chamber 6. State Capitol, second and third floor plans 7. Statue of George Washington Putting It All Together: Activities 1. Locating a Capital 2. A Proud Symbol 3. Classical Architecture in the Community Supplementary Resources

RELATED INFORMATION How to Use a TwHP Lesson Lessons on Related Topics TwHP Home National Register Home About the National Register How the National Register Helps Teachers Contact TwHP This lesson is based on the North Carolina State Capitol, one of the thousands of properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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