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Durham County, North
Carolina, one of the most exciting and fastest growing counties in the Carolina
Piedmont Region, is located in the north-central portion of NC.
Durham County is the apex of the Research
Triangle, an area that claims as its slogan "The place where the minds
of the world meet." The Triangle extends from Durham
to the north, down to Chapel
Hill and the state capital of Raleigh.
Found primarily in southern Durham County, North Carolina's famed Research
Triangle Business Park houses the world's largest selection of research and
development corporations.
Durham County's only municipality is its county seat, the city of Durham.
Known as the "City of Medicine", Durham is home to 187,000 of the
county's 230,000 residents, (Census 2000 data). Durham claims its title due to
the enormous amount of biotechnology, healthcare and pharmaceutical corporations
that call it home. Duke
University and North
Carolina Central University, both in Durham, rank among the nation's finest
universities. The Duke
University Medical Center claims national fame as one of America's top
health care providers.
The lovely city of Durham
contains a refreshing mix of cultural diversity, yet Durham manages to retain
its small-town Southern charm. The high influx of international firms to the
Greater Durham Area ensures a rapidly expanding retail and dining market. Ethnic
foods of all kinds are available here, right along with Southern-fried down-home
cooking. Durham offers a wide variety of housing, from modern downtown loft
apartments, to country farm properties in easy commute of the city. Twelve
marvelous historic
districts entice tourists throughout the county. Many fine homes are
available for residential or commercial purposes.
The town of Gorman
lies only seven miles north of Durham city limits. With a population of 1,002,
Gormanites experience small-town living at its finest. Raleigh and Chapel Hill
are each less than twenty miles distant, offering excellent employment and
educational opportunities. Twelve miles from Durham is the town of Bahama,
equally small, found in the Rougemont
area, so named for its nearby red mountain.
The remainder of Durham County is rural farmland and over 98,000 acres of
old-growth forests, one of the last remaining stands in North Carolina's Piedmont
Region. Numerous rare bird species and twenty-six rare plant species thrive
here. Many meandering streams cut through the rolling hills and small mountains
of this area. Combined with a gentle climate, this makes Durham County a
physically beautiful place to dwell.
Durham County boasts three times the national average of nurses, four times
the number of physicians, and the third largest medical school in the nation.
Over five million visitors come to Durham County each year, many taking
advantage of the cutting-edge research facilities located here. Durham hosts
more than 4,000 conventions annually. Many events
and festivals take place in Durham County, as residents celebrate their home
and the high quality of living. Music
is a daily addition to this highly educated region. Jazz and Blues Festivals are
common. The nightlife
and clubs throughout the region offer fine performances.
Durham County, North Carolina complements the benefits of the Research
Triangle with its natural splendor and charm. This delightful community holds a
promising future for its residents and for its businesses.
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