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Built 1800-1801 by John Haywood, N.C. treasurer, 1787-1827. Operated now by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in State of N.C.

Commissioners of North Carolina's capital met officers of Sherman's army near this spot, on April 13, 1865, and surrendered the city.

Chartered 1887. Opened 1889 as a land grant college. Since 1931 campus of Consolidated University.

Built 1833-40. Ithiel Towne, A. J. Davis and David Paton, architects. First State House built here, 1796; burned, 1831.

Built prior to 1770 and often site of political meetings. Decision to locate Raleigh on Lane's land made there, 1792. Stands 2 blocks south.

The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest decoration for those serving in the United States Army, behind only the Medal of Honor. Designed by Lt. Aymar E. Embury, the DSC is awarded in recognition of conspicuous heroism during combat and is equivalent to the Navy Cross and Air Force Cross.

“In our home we shared the experiences of all American families during the war period,” wrote Adelaide “Addie” Daniels just after the war.

Designed by prolific sculptor James Earle Fraser, the Navy Cross became the third highest Navy award when it was enacted in February 1919. The citation allowed the Navy to recognize meritorious conduct that fell short of the qualifications for the Medal of Honor and could be awarded for both combat heroism and distinguished service.

In the time between the start of the Great War and formal American intervention, United States citizens eagerly pursued efforts to support the allies in their quest to defeat Germany.