Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh was chosen as the site of the new capital in 1788, as its central location protected it from attacks from the coast. It was officially established in 1792 as both county seat and state capital (incorporated on December 31, 1792 – charter granted January 21, 1795). The city was named for Sir Walter Raleigh, sponsor of Roanoke, the "lost colony" on Roanoke Island.
Madonna Acres Historic District (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Madonna Acres Historic District is Raleigh, North Carolina’s first subdivision developed by an African American for African Americans. Platted in 1960 by John Winters, it is located in east Raleigh, bordering the historic St. Augustine's University. The thirteen-acre subdivision comprises 40 custom homes built for middle to upper-middle class black families.