Joel Lane House
The Joel Lane House, also known as Wakefield, was built in 1769 and is now a restored historic home and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the oldest dwelling in Wake County and contains collections of 18th century artifacts and period furnishings. The museum grounds include a detached middle-class home built circa 1790, a formal city garden, and a period herb garden. The house is named after Joel Lane, the "Father of Raleigh" and "Father of Wake County."
| Location | 728 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, North Carolina
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| Coordinates | 35°46′39.89″N 78°39′3.01″W
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
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| Architect | Unknown
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| Architectural style | Georgian
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SIGNIFICANT DATES
| Added to NRHP | July 28, 1970
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