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.
The Raleigh City Museum showcases
Raleigh's history and traditions. Their website has a
monthly Raleigh Trivia page: "This Month in
History in Raleigh".
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:
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 and
within a local commute, are North Carolina State
University in Raleigh, Meredith
College, Wake
Technical Community College, Durham Technical
Community College, Vance-Grandville Community College,
Duke University, and Shaw
University, among others.
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. These 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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