Wake County, Administrative county in central North Carolina, United States.
Wake County spans 857 square miles of gently rolling hills, encompassing the Neuse River, Lake Crabtree, and the state capital Raleigh at 103 meters elevation.
The county formed in 1771 from parts of Cumberland, Johnston, and Orange Counties, with the first courthouse established in a settlement called Wake Courthouse.
North Carolina State University and Meredith College contribute to Wake County's educational system, which serves more than 155,000 students through public schools.
The Research Triangle Park within Wake County provides employment opportunities through major technology companies, supporting economic growth across the region.
Three state parks - Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, and William B. Umstead - offer recreational spaces within the boundaries of North Carolina's most populated county.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1771
Capital city: Raleigh
Elevation above the sea: 103 m
Website: http://www.wakegov.com
Shares border with: Granville County, Harnett County, Franklin County, Nash County, Johnston County, Durham County, Chatham County
Website: http://wakegov.com
GPS coordinates: 35.79000,-78.65000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:41
11 foot 8 Bridge
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Carter–Finley Stadium
6.4 km
Wallace Wade Stadium
34.8 km
Bennett Place State Historic Site
39.6 km
WakeMed Soccer Park
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North Carolina State Capitol
1.5 km
North Carolina Museum of Art
5.3 km
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
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Krzyzewskiville
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Dorton Arena
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St. Augustine's University
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North Carolina Executive Mansion
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
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Duke Lemur Center
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Falls Lake
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Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh
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Mordecai House
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American Tobacco Trail
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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Museum of Life and Science
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William B. Umstead State Park
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Durham Performing Arts Center
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Forest Hills Historic District
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North Carolina Museum of History
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Historic Oakwood Cemetery
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North Carolina Museum of Art
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Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina
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Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
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