Wake Forest, College town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States.
Wake Forest extends across 19.67 square miles of land near Raleigh, featuring a downtown district with art galleries, shops, and local restaurants.
The town originated in 1832 when Dr. Calvin Jones purchased 615 acres of forested land and established a plantation that later became Wake Forest College.
The Wake Forest Dance Festival at E. Carroll Joyner Park presents dance performances each fall, connecting local artists with international performers.
The Wake County Public School System manages twelve public schools in Wake Forest, complemented by several private and charter educational institutions.
The Raleigh & Gaston Railroad depot, relocated in 1874 from Forestville to be closer to the college, shaped the town's early development pattern.
Location: Wake County
Inception: 1880
Elevation above the sea: 118 m
Website: http://wakeforestnc.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.97333,-78.51889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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