Durham County Map, North Carolina

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Durham County, North Carolina

The heart of the Research Triangle beats in Durham County. Home to Duke University, this place has brains and soul. Downtown Durham buzzes with energy.
It’s where tobacco built an empire, and now startups and biotech firms fuel the economy. But old tobacco warehouses have found new life as hip restaurants and art spaces. The Durham Bulls still play ball, just like in the movies.
You’ll find the county in the north-central part of North Carolina, rubbing shoulders with Wake and Orange counties. History runs deep here. Civil rights leaders made their stand here.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Durham County |
County Seat | Durham |
Population | Approximately 350,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Durham, Research Triangle Park |
Interstates and Highways | Interstate 85, Interstate 40, U.S. Route 70 |
FIPS Code | 37-063 |
Total Area | 298 square miles (land and water) |
Adjacent Counties | Person County (North), Granville County (Northeast), Wake County (East), Chatham County (South), Orange County (West) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
State | North Carolina |
Coordinates | 36.0226° N, 78.9036° W |
Etymology | Named after Durham, England, due to early settlers from the region |
Major Landmarks | Duke University, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Museum of Life and Science |
Website | Durham County Website |
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