North Carolina was originally inhabited by a number of native tribes, including the Cherokee, Creek, Tuscarora, Lumbee, and Catawba. North Carolina was the first American territory the English attempted to colonize. Sir Walter Raleigh, for whom the state capital is named, chartered two colonies on the North Carolina (then Virginia) coast in the late 1580s, both ending in failure. The demise of one, the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke Island, remains one of the great mysteries of American history. Virginia Dare, the first English child to be born stateside, was born in Nor ...

See also:

North Carolina, North Carolina - History, North Carolina - Law and Government, North Carolina - Legislative branch, North Carolina - Judicial branch, North Carolina - Economy, North Carolina - Demographics, North Carolina - Transportation, North Carolina - Airports, North Carolina - Major Highways, North Carolina - Religion, North Carolina - Important cities and towns, North Carolina - Education, North Carolina - Colleges and universities, North Carolina - Professional sports teams, North Carolina - Miscellaneous information

Read more here: » North Carolina: Encyclopedia II - North Carolina - History

See also:

North Carolina, North Carolina - History, North Carolina - Law and Government, North Carolina - Legislative branch, North Carolina - Judicial branch, North Carolina - Economy, North Carolina - Demographics, North Carolina - Transportation, North Carolina - Airports, North Carolina - Major Highways, North Carolina - Religion, North Carolina - Important cities and towns, North Carolina - Education, North Carolina - Colleges and universities, North Carolina - Professional sports teams, North Carolina - Miscellaneous information

Read more here: » North Carolina: Encyclopedia II - North Carolina - Demographics

North Carolina - Colleges and universities. Barber-Scotia College Barton College Belmont Abbey College Bennett College Brevard College Campbell University Catawba College Central Piedmont Community College Chowan College Davidson College Duke University Elon University Gardner-Webb University Greensboro College Guilford College High Point University Johnson C. Smith ...

See also:

North Carolina, North Carolina - History, North Carolina - Law and Government, North Carolina - Legislative branch, North Carolina - Judicial branch, North Carolina - Economy, North Carolina - Demographics, North Carolina - Transportation, North Carolina - Airports, North Carolina - Major Highways, North Carolina - Religion, North Carolina - Important cities and towns, North Carolina - Education, North Carolina - Colleges and universities, North Carolina - Professional sports teams, North Carolina - Miscellaneous information

Read more here: » North Carolina: Encyclopedia II - North Carolina - Education

Cherokee is a town in Swain County, North Carolina. It is the headquarters for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. It is also a tourist-oriented area, located at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the site of a Harrah's Cherokee casino. It is located in western North Carolina on the Oconaluftee River and the Qualla Reservation, and on U.S. Highway 441. An outdoor drama depicting the Eastern Band's story, Unto Th

Read more here: » Cherokee North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Cherokee North Carolina

Calypso is a town located in Duplin County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 410. Calypso North Carolina - Geography. Calypso is located at 35°9'17" North, 78°6'17" West (35.154753, -78.104720)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Calypso North Carolina - Demogra ...

Including:

• Calypso North Carolina - Geography
• Calypso North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Calypso North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Calypso North Carolina

Valdese is a town located in Burke County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,485. Valdese North Carolina - Geography. Valdese is located at 35°44'36" North, 81°33'31" West (35.743270, -81.558662)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.1 km² (5.5 mi²). 14.1 km² (5.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.18% is water. Valdese North Carolina - Demographics. < ...

Including:

• Valdese North Carolina - Geography
• Valdese North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Valdese North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Valdese North Carolina

The town of Apex was incorporated in 1873, named for its location as the highest point on the Chatham Rail Line between the state capitol of Raleigh and the coal fields of nearby Chatham County. Apex grew slowly through the succeeding decades, despite several devastating fires, including a 1912 conflagration which destroyed most of the downtown business district. The town center was rebuilt and stands to this day, now one of the most intact railroad towns in the state. At the heart of town stands the Apex Union Depot, originally passenger station for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and later home ...

See also:

Apex, North Carolina, Apex, North Carolina - Geography, Apex, North Carolina - History, Apex, North Carolina - Government, Apex, North Carolina - Demographics, Apex, North Carolina - Passenger transportation

Read more here: » Apex, North Carolina: Encyclopedia II - Apex, North Carolina - History

Cameron is located at 35°19'34" North, 79°15'11" West (35.326096, -79.253159)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. ...

See also:

Cameron, North Carolina, Cameron, North Carolina - Geography, Cameron, North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Cameron, North Carolina: Encyclopedia II - Cameron, North Carolina - Geography

Calypso is located at 35°9'17" North, 78°6'17" West (35.154753, -78.104720)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. ...

See also:

Calypso, North Carolina, Calypso, North Carolina - Geography, Calypso, North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Calypso, North Carolina: Encyclopedia II - Calypso, North Carolina - Geography

Bolivia is located at 34°4'9" North, 78°8'52" West (34.069119, -78.147755)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. ...

See also:

Bolivia, North Carolina, Bolivia, North Carolina - Geography, Bolivia, North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Bolivia, North Carolina: Encyclopedia II - Bolivia, North Carolina - Geography

Aurora is located at 35°18'5" North, 76°47'22" West (35.301476, -76.789461)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 8.65% water. ...

See also:

Aurora, North Carolina, Aurora, North Carolina - Geography, Aurora, North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Aurora, North Carolina: Encyclopedia II - Aurora, North Carolina - Geography

Apex is a town located in Wake County, North Carolina, a suburb of Raleigh. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 20,212. Apex North Carolina - Geography. Apex is located at 35°43'55" North, 78°51'10" West (35.731952, -78.852878)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.5 km² (10.6 mi²). 27.3 km² (10.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.57% water. Neighbori ...

Including:

• Apex North Carolina - Geography
• Apex North Carolina - History
• Apex North Carolina - Government
• Apex North Carolina - Demographics
• Apex North Carolina - Passenger transportation

Read more here: » Apex North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Apex North Carolina

Not to be confused with Ashville. Asheville is a city located in Buncombe County, North CarolinaGR6, and is its county seat. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68,889. It is the largest city in western North Carolina, and continues to grow - as of 2004, the Census Bureau estimates that Asheville's population is 70,400. Attractive to hip and creative young people as well as to hip and creative retirees, Ashevi ...

Including:

• Asheville North Carolina - General Information
• Asheville North Carolina - Geography
• Asheville North Carolina - Demographics
• Asheville North Carolina - History
• Asheville North Carolina - Education
• Asheville North Carolina - Public Schools

Read more here: » Asheville North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Asheville North Carolina

Concord is a city located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 55,977. It is the county seat of Cabarrus CountyGR6. Concord is home to Lowe's Motor Speedway; Concord Mills Mall, North Carolina's largest tourist attraction; and a NASCAR Research and Development Office. It is also home to several NASCAR race teams, including Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Racing, and Chip Ganassi Racing. Concord North Carolina - Geography. < ...

Including:

• Concord North Carolina - Geography
• Concord North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Concord North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Concord North Carolina

Bolivia is a town located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 148. It is the county seat of Brunswick CountyGR6. Bolivia North Carolina - Geography. Bolivia is located at 34°4'9" North, 78°8'52" West (34.069119, -78.147755)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area i ...

Including:

• Bolivia North Carolina - Geography
• Bolivia North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Bolivia North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Bolivia North Carolina

For other places called Wilmington, see Wilmington Spence H. Broadhurst New Hanover County   - Total 41.5 mi² Wilmington is a city located in New Hanover County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 75,838. It is the county seat of New Hanover CountyGR6. It was named in honor of Spencer Compton ...

Including:

• Wilmington North Carolina - Geography
• Wilmington North Carolina - History
• Wilmington North Carolina - Demographics
• Wilmington North Carolina - Passenger transportation
• Wilmington North Carolina - Media
• Wilmington North Carolina - Newspapers
• Wilmington North Carolina - Television stations
• Wilmington North Carolina - Sister cities

Read more here: » Wilmington North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Wilmington North Carolina

Waynesville is a town located in Haywood County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 9,232. It is the county seat of Haywood CountyGR6. In 1995 the town of Hazelwood merged with Waynesville. Waynesville North Carolina - Geography. Waynesville is located at 35°28'60" North, 82°59'40" West (35.483226, -82.994511)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.1 km² (7.8 mi ...

Including:

• Waynesville North Carolina - Geography
• Waynesville North Carolina - Demographics
• Waynesville North Carolina - Political controversy

Read more here: » Waynesville North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Waynesville North Carolina

Aurora is a town located in Beaufort County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 583. Aurora North Carolina - Geography. Aurora is located at 35°18'5" North, 76°47'22" West (35.301476, -76.789461)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 8.65% water. Auror ...

Including:

• Aurora North Carolina - Geography
• Aurora North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Aurora North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Aurora North Carolina

Cameron is a town located in Moore County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 151. It is home to famous pro wrestling brothers Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy. Cameron North Carolina - Geography. Cameron is located at 35°19'34" North, 79°15'11" West (35.326096, -79.253159)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is co ...

Including:

• Cameron North Carolina - Geography
• Cameron North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Cameron North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Cameron North Carolina

Welcome is a census-designated place located in Davidson County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,538. It is the home of NASCAR's Richard Childress Racing. Welcome North Carolina - Geography. Welcome is located at 35°54'17" North, 80°15'9" West (35.904822, -80.252481)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 24.2 km² (9.4 mi²). 24.2 km² (9.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area ...

Including:

• Welcome North Carolina - Geography
• Welcome North Carolina - Demographics

Read more here: » Welcome North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Welcome North Carolina