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Authorized 1849, largely through work of Dorothea L. Dix, crusader for better care of the mentally ill. 500 yards southwest.
President of the United States, 1865-69. Born near here in a kitchen now located 1 mile N.E.
First State Bank, est. 1814; housed Christ Church rectory, 1873-1951. Reopened 1969 as bank 50 yds. N.W.
Built 1833-40. Ithiel Towne, A. J. Davis and David Paton, architects. First State House built here, 1796; burned, 1831.
Stood nearby. State Capital located within 10 miles by order N.C. Convention, 1788.
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.