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Introduction to Wake Forest
Located in northern Wake County, less than 10 miles north of Raleigh, Wake Forest is a growing community of over 25,000 residents with a vivacious downtown that has more than dozens of businesses, including several outstanding restaurants and specialty shops. Wake Foresthas held on to something of a college atmosphere with more than 2,000 students attending Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, which resides at the original Wake Forest College location.
Wake Forest's motto is "Proud of the Past, Focused on the Future," and it is seen all around town why this motto is true. Wake Forest has a certain feeling created by a mixture of tradition and progress. Business and employment opportunities are abundant with industries and retail growth such as the Capital Commerce Center and the Research Triangle.
Wake Forest maintains its small town persona, enticing both newcomers and long-time residents alike with its exceptional charm and warmth.
A Little Bit of History
Founded in the early 1800s, the town was once the second largest city in Wake County, behind Raleigh. In 1820, the Wake Forest Academy for Boys was built on 600 acres of land. The school was then sold to the North Carolina Baptist Convention in 1834 and the name was changed to Wake Forest College. Wake Forest was then incorporated February 20, 1909, and continues its emergence as a major player in the exponential growth and activity throughout the Research Triangle.
In 1946 the college moved to Winston-Salem, accepting a grant from the Reynolds Foundation (of R.J. Reynolds) to relocate its campus. The original campus may have changed names and owners, but it still remains a focal point of the community that has developed around it.
Education also has brought fame to Wake Forest. In 2000, a middle school teacher was a contestant on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” and continuously plugged the town. But this national exposure isn’t the only reason Wake Forest is again becoming a budding hot spot. Among the city's features are less-expensive real estate and closeness to Raleigh and Research Triangle. Wake Forest's 14,000 residents have discovered the city has a wonderful mix of small-town charm with all the big-city amenities.
Very conscious of its rich legacy, the downtown area is also a registered historic district.
2009, also marks Wake Forest’s Centennial birthday! For this historic occasion, a Centennial Celebration Committee has been formed to plan the celebration, which will be conducting events throughout 2009.
Activities and Living
Wake Forest is an excellent area for anyone who appreciates a quality way of life with all the benefits of city living. The community is a charming synthesis of historic homes along tree-lined streets as well as neighborhoods such as Heritage, Stony Bend, and The Oaks at Waterfall Plantation.
Families throughout the area enjoy the North Carolina Zoological Park, a 1500-acre nature and animal park. Regular annual events include the city’s “Meet in the Street” arts and crafts festival that’s been going on for over 20 years, as well as a large July 4th and Arbor Day celebrations. In addition, the ocean is just over two hours away, while the mountains are just a few hours drive, so you are very close to North Carolina’s most popular vacation and relaxation destinations.
There are also many churches in the area provide a strong spiritual compass in the community, while the Chamber of Commerce actively promotes Wake Forest through programs and family activities that stimulate businesses to flourish.
The area offers quick and easy access to the Triangle's top notch universities, Atlantic Coast Conference athletics, the Research Triangle Park, professional sporting events, and world class golfing events. Wakefield Plantation, an immense golf course neighborhood with homes from $150,000 to millions. It highlights the only tournament players club in the Triangle, as well as shopping, schools, pools, and a sports club.
Search All Wake Forest Homes
To begin your search for your dream Wake Forest real estate, contact your local Wake Forest Realtor® Sue Greer at (919) 649-9999 today.
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