Southeast Raleigh Walking Tour
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 1.91 mi
- Elevation gain
- 49 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 0 ft
- Max elevation
- 344 ft
- TrailRank
- 28
- Min elevation
- 267 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 32
- Uploaded
- October 24, 2021
near Raleigh, North Carolina (United States)
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Waypoints
Waypoint
278 ft
John Chavis Park
John Chavis Memorial Park and Community Center is named after John Chavis, a black preacher, teacher, and war veteran (1762-1838). One of many previously segregated parks in North Carolina, Chavis Park was created in 1937 as a "separate but equal" alternative to nearby Pullen Park. Today, Chavis Park is a beloved part of Southeast Raleigh and is a symbol of resilience within the community. Its facilities include a playground, community center, indoor gym, carousel, outdoor track, and more.
Waypoint
330 ft
Hamlin Drug Store and Lightner Arcade Hotel
The Hamlin Drug Store was opened by Captain James Edwards Hamlin in 1904, and was located below the Lightner Arcade Hotel. These businesses are located on what was known as "Black Main Street", a business district for the black community of Raleigh. In 1957, In 1957, Clarence C. Coleman and John M. Johnson bought the drug store, and Johnson managed it until the business closed in 2017. The Hamlin Drug Store was the oldest black-owned pharmacy in North Carolina. The Lightner Arcade Hotel was known for its music and dancing, but the building also housed the pharmacy, medical offices, lawyers, and a newspaper. Unfortunately, the Lightner Arcade Hotel building burned down, but luckily the Hamlin Drug Store relocated to a building next door before. Now in its place is the GoRaleigh Station.
Waypoint
340 ft
Zen Succulent
Zen Succulent is one of Downtown Raleigh's black-owned businesses, run by mother and daughter Margaret and Megan George. They sell a variety of plants and terrariums, as well as offer classes and workshops. They also offer home and beauty-related products.
Waypoint
344 ft
Black Friday Market
Another black-owned business, Black Friday Market is a retail store that sells products from other smaller, local businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs. They also host events such as shop-a-thon, Small Business Saturday, and the Sunday Black Flea Market.
Waypoint
333 ft
Oak City Fish and Chips
Oak City Fish and Chips, located in Morgan Street Food Hall, is owned by Isaac B. Horton IV, a Raleigh native. Their custom spice blend is what makes their seafood so amazing.
Waypoint
300 ft
Shaw University
Shaw University, founded in 1865, is located in Southeast Raleigh, and was the first historically black institution of higher education in the South, making it one of the oldest in the nation. It was also the first historically black college to open its doors to women. It's a small, private, liberal arts college with about 1800 students, and they offer 30+ degree programs.
Waypoint
290 ft
Harris Barber College
Harris Barber College opened in 1930 by Samuel Harris, and it focuses on training students on the skills and techniques necessary so they can become a barber. Harris opened the college because he believed that young African Americans should possess skills, such as this, that would improve their economic status. This business was originally located in the Lightner Arcade, and moved to its current location in 1942.
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