Apex, Railroad town in Wake County and Chatham County, North Carolina
The Apex train depot stands at the highest point of the Chatham Railroad line, marking an elevation of 152 meters above sea level.
The town developed around a water pond where trains stopped to refill, leading to its incorporation in 1873 with 349 residents by 1900.
The Halle Cultural Arts Center maintains theater spaces, art studios, and galleries that showcase works from North Carolina artists throughout the year.
Wake County Environmental Services manages air quality monitoring, food safety inspections, and water quality control throughout the Apex region.
A chemical facility explosion in 2006 required the evacuation of 16,000 residents, making it one of the largest evacuations in North Carolina.
Location: Wake County
Location: Chatham County
Inception: 1873
Elevation above the sea: 152 m
Shares border with: Cary
Website: http://apexnc.org
GPS coordinates: 35.73194,-78.85278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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