Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Raleigh:
Raleigh's Historic Oakwood neighborhood was originally home to the city's middle class business owners and politicians. Most of the neighborhood's homes were built between 1860-1890. During the mid-1900's the neighborhood fell into disrepair, but was brought back to life as a result of its designation as a Local Historic District during the 1970's.Today, the neighborhood of Oakwood itself, as well as many of its restored homes, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Architecture buffs will enjoy strolling around Historic Oakwood and admiring its Neo-Classical, Victorian and Queen Anne-style homes.
Historic Oakwood on the Map:
Historic Oakwood is located just a few blocks Northeast of the State Capitol building.Historic Oakwood's Northern border is loosely bounded by Franklin Street and Boundary Street. Oakwood's Eastern boundary is the Historic Oakwood Cemetery. From there, it runs South to Edenton Street and West to Person Street.
It is located within the 27601 zip code.
Historic Oakwood Demographics:
As of the year 2000, about 27% of Historic Oakwood's adult residents (age 25 or older) held a bachelor's or more advanced degree. The median age of its residents was 36 years old, and the median annual household income, at $37,700, was the highest in the 27601 zip code. The average household size was 1.7 people/household.Historic Oakwood Attractions and Landmarks:
The 102-acre Historic Oakwood Cemetery is one of Raleigh 's biggest tourist attractions and is one of the most notable sites in Historic Oakwood. It was established in 1869 and is the resting place of several North Carolina governors, approximately 1,500 confederate soldiers, and many of Raleigh 's most illustrious citizens.The NC Executive Mansion, home to North Carolina's governor, is located less than one block outside of Historic Oakwood's Southwest boundary.
The neighborhood hostsa garden tour every spring and a candlelight tour of its historic homes each December.
Historic Oakwood Transportation:
Historic Oakwood is served by CAT bus route #10. which runs from Moore Square Station to Longview.Historic Oakwood is also very pedestrian friendly and is walking distance from many of Downtown Raleigh's attractions, including Moore Square and Seaboard Station.
Historic Oakwood Shopping, Services and Restaurants:
A wide array of shopping and services is located within walking distance of Historic Oakwood. However, the neighborhood itself is primarily residential. The dining, shopping and services located within Oakwood are quaint, and include the Oakwood Inn Bed and Breakfast, The Side Street Restaurant and a fantastic location at the corner of Person and Boundary Streets, where you can actually watch the donuts being made.Historic Oakwood Schools:
Students who live in Historic Oakwood are eligible to attend Wake Counties Magnet Schools, or will be assigned to the following "base" public schools:
Conn Elementary
Daniels Middle
Broughton High
Historic Oakwood is also home to St. Augustine's College( 1315 Oakwood Ave. ), a co-ed, historically black liberal arts college affiliated with the Episcopal Church.
