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Wake County, North Carolina (population
627,846 in 2000) was established in 1771,
and named in honor of Margaret Wake, wife of
the Royal Governor of the British colony of
North Carolina.
Rated
as one of the best places to live and work
in America, Wake County has a thriving
tourist industry, with cultural offerings
for visitors and residents alike.
The
North
Carolina Museum of Art is
located in Wake County and many schedule at least
a day there. Blue Ridge, the museum restaurant,
features culinary art and eclectic fare, from
salads, sandwiches, entrees, and weekend brunches
while viewing mammoth sculptures and beautifully
landscaped grounds. There are generally food
vendors at the outdoor summer concerts and films,
and you are welcome to bring a picnic for outdoor
programs also.
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The
beautiful white beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and
the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains are equidistant
day-trips, and there is so much to see and do in
Wake County, that it has become a favorite return
vacation spot for visitors. Some of the
fascinating and historical sights are:
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 The
Neuse River and the Cape Fear River provide
the fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, and
camping that have become synonymous with NC,
and the Wake
County Parks and Recreation Department
is also charged with the preservation and
presentation of many preserved historical
sites and buildings.Employment
is high here, because Wake County and the state of
North Carolina have made this area even more
attractive to employers than to their tourists.
Wake County is home of the world-renowned Research
Triangle Park. Industry, Research, Tourism, and
Agriculture all play their part in this
diversified economy and job market. Employers
should note that Wake County has a high percentage
of population with a bachelor's degree or higher,
and central to its attraction for business is
Within a local commute, are North
Carolina State University at Raleigh, Meredith
College, Wake
Technical Community College, Durham Technical
Community College, Vance-Grandville Community
College, Duke
University, and Shaw
University, among
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Not quite Piedmont
uplands nor yet the coastal plain of North
Carolina, the county edges are still rural with
the traditional farmhouses and small community
churches, schools, and stores still serve the
family infrastructure of people who appreciate
their family and their heritage. Local historical
societies are well established and have worked to
preserve and showcase this heritage. Subdivisions
and shopping centers abound, of course and Wake
County boasts a variety of museums and parks,
shopping and restaurants.
The
City of Raleigh, established in 1792, is
centered in Wake County. Raleigh is also the
capitol of the state of North Carolina.
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327 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 856-3940
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