Wilson, North Carolina Relocation Guide
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Population: 44,405 Located in Wilson County
Wilson, with its famous tree-lined streets, is a growing, cultural community. This community offers an array of youth sports and recreational opportunities, a variety of churches and aid for those in need, shopping and entertainment (including the Boykin Cultural Center which boasts of a wide choice in plays, musicals), exquisite beaches and the Blue Ridge Mountains which are breathtaking in all four seasons. And, with its close proximity to Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, Wilson's location is ideal! Wilson, one of North Carolina's most beautiful cities, offers an abundance of simple pleasures and treasures. Visitors will discover local charm with attractions past and present and a rich heritage of gracious hospitality. Known as the "City of Beautiful Trees", visitors can stroll tree-lined streets of historic districts in downtown Wilson and purchase works by local artists at the Wilson Arts Center, Barton College Art Museum or The North Star Gallery and enjoy a theatrical performance at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. Wilson holds a reputation as the "City of Antiques"; enabling you to discover treasures of classic design antiques and other unique accessories. The rich history as a farm community is evident in Wilson's distinction as "America's Largest Tobacco Market." Smell the aroma of the golden leaf while trying to keep up with the fast-chanting auctioneer during a tobacco market tour (July - October). Wilson ClimateA mild climate is a favorable factor in the life of Wilson. The annual average temperature is 60.8 degrees. There is little or no snowfall in winter and summer nights are usually pleasant. Rainfall averages about four inches per month throughout the year. Wilson's elevation is 147 feet. Wilson Population Named for Col. Louis D. Wilson, a prominent 19th Century eastern North Carolina legislator, the city of Wilson has a population of approximately 42,000. It is the county seat of Wilson County, whose total population is approximately 72,000 and whose total area covers some 373 square miles. New subdivisions in the Wilson suburbs are constantly being developed, therefore population in these areas is growing more rapidly than that in the inner city. The downtown area is being restored and is a prominent business area of Wilson. Information courtesy of the Wilson Visitors' Bureau |
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