Goldsboro, County seat in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
Goldsboro stands at an elevation of 33 meters, located 40 miles southwest of Greenville and 50 miles southeast of North Carolina's capital, Raleigh.
The settlement originated as Waynesboro in 1787, later developing into Goldsborough Junction after the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad completion in the 1840s.
The community maintains five local high schools with strong athletic programs, particularly in football, where teams regularly advance to state-level championships.
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, established in 1942, continues to generate employment opportunities and economic growth through military operations and related services.
In 1961, two hydrogen bombs accidentally fell from a B-52 bomber near Faro, with components of one device remaining underground in a swampy area.
Location: Wayne County
Inception: 1787
Elevation above the sea: 33 m
Website: https://www.goldsboronc.gov/
Website: https://goldsboronc.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.38194,-77.97806
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
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