Morrisville, Town near Research Triangle in North Carolina, US
Morrisville spans 8.3 square miles between Wake and Durham Counties, featuring rolling hills that slope toward the Atlantic Coastal Plain region.
The North Carolina Railroad established the town in 1852 when Jeremiah Morris donated land for a depot and essential railway infrastructure.
The population of 29,630 residents includes a large Asian community, with 46.24 percent of residents representing various Asian nationalities and traditions.
The town connects directly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Research Triangle Park through multiple transportation routes and major highways.
Eight public parks within Morrisville's boundaries provide athletic fields and nature trails, including the Crabtree Creek Nature Park and Indian Creek Greenway.
Location: Durham County
Location: Wake County
Inception: 1840
Elevation above the sea: 91 m
Shares border with: Cary
Website: http://ci.morrisville.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 35.82750,-78.82889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
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North Carolina Museum of Art
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Morrisville Christian Church
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Coles Branch
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O'Kelly's Chapel
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