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Raleigh, North Carolina · Built c. 1785

Mordecai House

HauntedOpen to the public

Mordecai House · Mark Turner, public domain

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Real history

The city says the house dates to 1785 and was home to the Lane and Mordecai families and enslaved people (City of Raleigh).

Ghost stories

These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.

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ABC11 (Oct. 18, 2018) quotes the city's historic sites director: "This house is often considered to be one of the most haunted houses in North Carolina." Source: ABC11.

Then and now

Two-story house with golden siding
Now: Mordecai House. Photo: Mark Turner, public domain. Wikimedia Commons

Public access

Open to the public Guided one-hour tours leave the Visitor Center on the hour, last tour 3 pm; adults $8. Call ahead, as public tours pause for school groups (City of Raleigh). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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