Mordecai Historic Park

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Distance: 0.15 mi
Elevation gain: 10 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 10 ft
Max elevation: 322 ft
TrailRank: 24
Min elevation: 310 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 3 minutes
Time: 10 minutes
Coordinates: 40
Uploaded: October 27, 2021
Recorded: October 2021

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near Whitaker Park, North Carolina (United States)

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Itinerary description

This historic park is the perfect place for locals and tourists to learn about the hidden history of Wake County’s oldest plantation. The park is free to walk through and visitors can schedule a tour to get a first-hand look at the inside of this historic place. Not only does this park hold the very building that President Andrew Johnson was born in, but visitors get to see the original pieces of belongings that were once owned by the Lane-Mordecai families.
Before or after visiting the park, be sure to walk around the surrounding area and provide your support towards local eateries. Take a trip to the Layered Croissanterie, Wilson's Eatery, or Anisette for a small bite to eat with Raleigh locals!

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Lane-Mordecai House

The Mordecai House was built in 1785 for the Lane family, and Joel Lane built this house as a wedding gift for his son. Named after Moses Mordecai, this piece of land of is was once the largest plantation in Wake County and was occupied from 1785-1964. The City of Raleigh purchased this purchased the house for $60,000 in 1968 and with the help of local charity groups, funds were obtained to buy the inside furnishings. Today, 80 percent of the furnishings and pieces on display inside the Mordecai House are original.

Badger-Iredell Law Office

Built in 1810. Originally, this was the law office of U.S. Senator George Badger, but he later sold it to attorney James Iredell.

St. Mark’s Chapel

Built in 1847 by enslaved carpenters.

Plantation Office

Created in 1840

Andrew Johnson’s Birthplace

Built in 1795, Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, was born here on December 29th, 1808.

Ellen Mordecai Garden

Rebuilt based on first-hand descriptions from Ellen Mordecai’s book, “Gleanings from Long Ago.”

Mordecai Historic Park Piece

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