Durham, Educational center in North Carolina, United States
Durham spans across varied terrain at 123 meters elevation, featuring commercial districts, residential neighborhoods, research facilities, and educational institutions within its boundaries.
In 1869, Durham emerged from a railroad station settlement named Durhamville, later developing into a major tobacco manufacturing hub through the initiatives of the Duke family.
Durham maintains numerous theaters, music venues, and art galleries, while Duke University contributes to the intellectual life through conferences, exhibitions, and performances.
The city provides extensive public transportation networks, including regular bus services connecting Duke University, downtown areas, and Research Triangle Park destinations.
Durham forms part of Research Triangle, combining with Chapel Hill and Raleigh to create a metropolitan region focused on scientific research and technological advancement.
Location: Durham County
Inception: 1869
Elevation above the sea: 123 m
Part of: Research Triangle
Website: https://durhamnc.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.99417,-78.89861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:02
11 foot 8 Bridge
1.2 km
Duke Chapel
3.8 km
Wallace Wade Stadium
3.9 km
Bennett Place State Historic Site
7.9 km
Krzyzewskiville
3.8 km
Duke Lemur Center
5.6 km
American Tobacco Trail
805 m
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
3.4 km
Museum of Life and Science
3.8 km
Durham Performing Arts Center
338 m
Forest Hills Historic District
1.8 km
Stagville
14.7 km
Nasher Museum of Art
2.8 km
Frankie's Fun Park
12.6 km
Edmund T. Pratt Jr. School of Engineering
3.9 km
American Tobacco Historic District
564 m
Confederate Soldiers Monument
43 m
Koskinen Stadium
4.1 km
Duke Homestead and Tobacco Factory
5 km
Hill Building
352 m
Carolina Theatre
519 m
West Point on the Eno
8.5 km
Fitzpatrick Center
3.8 km
Mary Duke Biddle Estate
2.2 km
W. T. Blackwell and Company Tobacco Factory
526 m
Horton Grove
15.7 km
Durham County Justice Center
466 m
21c Museum Hotel
355 mReviews
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