The Pullen House

A Gathering Place
10801 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614-9803

Formerly located a quarter mile west at the corner of Falls of Neuse and Durant Roads,
the Pullen House was the birthplace of R. Stanhope Pullen, born in 1822. One of Raleigh's
most prominent bachelors, Pullen was both an astute businessman and ardent philanthropist.
His interest in and love for the city is still evident today. Pullen purchased a large
tract of land in what was then Northeastern Raleigh in the North Street-Mordecai-Oakwood
area. He was one of Raleigh's earliest developers, and architectural features from his
birthplace can still be seen in houses in the area. Landscaping was another of his passions.

Pullen is best known for his gift of land which he laid out and initially developed
into what is now known as Pullen Park. He donated land for the Agricultural and Mechanical College,
now North Carolina State University. A lifetime benefactor, Pullen's contributions of land,
money and services also benefited Peace College, UNC-G and Edenton Street Methodist Church.

As a tribute to R. Stanhope Pullen's numerous civic endeavors, the Pullen House is available
to the public as a gathering place.