Durham County, Administrative county in central North Carolina, US
Durham County is an administrative region in central North Carolina in the United States. The area extends across rolling hills and flatter sections with a mix of urban centers and rural land.
The region was established in 1881 and grew around a railroad depot built on Bartlett Durham's land. Tobacco farming drove expansion and made the area an important commercial and transportation hub.
The two major universities shape how education and learning define the region's identity and influence daily life for many residents. Students and researchers are visible throughout the area, reflecting the region's focus on knowledge and discovery.
The region is well served by NC 147 highway and sits near Raleigh-Durham International Airport for air travel. Exploring the entire county requires a car since destinations are spread across different areas.
Bennett Place sits here and marks where General Johnston surrendered to General Sherman in 1865. This moment was one of the final major Civil War events in the South.
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