The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.
Our Mission
Historic Research
If you are researching a historic property, you may wish to utilize the following resources:
- Library of Congress: Built in America

- NCSU Libraries: NC Architects and Builders

- NCSU Libraries: The Architectural and Building Records of North Carolina

- NCSU Libraries: The Built Heritage of North Carolina

- North Carolina Maps

- North Carolina State Archives

- City of Raleigh Museum

- UNC University Libraries: North Carolina Collection Photographic Libraries

- Wake County Register of Deeds

Raleigh Historic Cemeteries
- Historic Oakwood Cemetery and Mausoleum

- Raleigh City Cemeteries Preservation

- Raleigh National Cemetery

Geneology
If you are searching for geneological information, please contact the State Library of North Carolina. ![]()
