Wake Forest, North Carolina
Driving convenience has been added for the residents of the Wake Forest area as
a result of the recent completion of the 540 outer loop. Now Wake Forest residents can reach all
areas of the Triangle in a fraction of the time. Also new to the area are two of the Triangle's
most popular, planned communities, Wakefield Plantation and Heritage at Wake Forest.
Wakefield Plantation is an all-inclusive 2,200-acre community providing all of the
amenties one would expect of a world-class development - golf, clubhouse, tennis,
swimming, and playgrounds. Many housing options are available, such as, single-family homes,
townhomes, villas, and custom estates.
The community of Heritage at Wake Forest provides similar amenties and additional
housing options.
Both communities are attracting a lot of attention.
Wake Forest is a unique community with a thriving downtown where you can walk just
about anywhere to shop, eat or simply visit.
Situated less than 10 miles north of Raleigh and approximately 250 miles south of
Washington, DC, Wake Forest is a prime location for anyone wishing to enjoy a
quality way of life with all the benefits of city living. The community offers
quick, easy access to the Triangle's first class universities, the Research
Triangle Park, Atlantic Coast Conference athletics, professional sporting events,
and world renowned golfing events. In addition, the beach is just over two hours
away, while the mountains are a three to four hour drive, so you are never very
far from North Carolina’s most popular vacation destinations.
Several churches in the area reveal a strong spiritual value in the community,
while the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce actively promotes the area through family
activities and programs that encourage businesses to prosper.
Come visit Wake Forest - a friendly town where neighbors know neighbors, people
walk the streets and the historical district offers something for everyone.
A Bit of History
Since its beginnings, The Greater Wake Forest Region has been driven by a
pioneering spirit fueled by the quest for knowledge. Founded in 1823, the "Wake
Forest Academy for Boys" was later expanded to include girls. In 1834, the campus
was bought by the North Carolina Baptist Convention and named the "Manual Labor
Institute." By 1840, the laying of the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Track sparked an
enrollment growth leading the school to change its name to "Wake Forest College."
The late 1880s brought the relocation of the railroad station from Forestville to
Wake Forest spawning an economic boon that continues today. Wake Forest College
moved to Winston-Salem, N.C., in 1956 leaving the campus to its current occupant,
Southeastern College at Wake Forest. Then in the 1970s, the Triangle region was
catapulted into national prominence with the creation of the Research Triangle
Park, the first planned research park of its kind in the U.S. Today, the region
continues to lead the way in cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art
engineering. When it comes to being a trailblazer, the Triangle has history on its
side.
- Town of Wake Forest Website - ci.wake-forest.nc.uc
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