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.
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Historic Overlay Districts (HODs)
Oberlin Village was designated a General Historic Overlay District (HOD-G) on February 6, 2018. READ MORE