Louisburg

Louisburg soon became to hub for business activity for Franklin County, especially as the main point of agri-business of the time as cash crops such as cotton, wheat, and eventually tobacco were marketed in Town. Soon the town enjoyed an influx of merchants, doctors, attorneys, and craftsmen who also led to the movement of wealthy families to the area. Such demographic shifts resulted in strong, established social and religious organizations that are still alive and vibrant today!

The town has made a commitment to preserve its heritage through its Historic Preservation Commission. The commission believes that it is of great importance to maintain a record of the events that have led to the shaping of their culture and character. Such records are often found in written documents that describe events and actions, in paintings and other graphic representations depicting specific events and periods, and in the structures constructed within specific periods that reflect many characteristics of the society at that specific time.

The Town of Louisburg has two specific Historic Districts within the Town. The first district was established in the late 1980's as a result of an inventory of structures to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A line was delineated around those areas where the National Register Homes were located and the area was then referred to as the "Historic District". Today, this area of original delineation is known as the "National Register District". The second is the Louisburg Historic District.

From the beautiful Main St. corridor, full of historic churches and oak lined sidewalks, to the nations oldest private two-year college, Louisburg College, Louisburg is the essence of small town America, from the multitude of municipal services enjoyed by citizens to the beauty of two river front parks, Louisburg offers many amenities to those wishing to enjoy the relaxed character of the small town while having only a short drive to access bigger city resources.

So here you are. You have made to the Greater Research Triangle area. Good choice! Many people have decided that living here will provide the very best lifestyle available, including buying a home in Louisburg, landing the best employment and even finding the best schools and/or or higher education. Thousands of people have made the decision to relocate to the Research Triangle, just like you. A newcomer will find why the Greater Research Triangle has ranked as one of the best regions in North Carolina to live or work, to buy the best real estate, to start a business, to raise a family, or even to retire.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN LOUISBURG

Exploring life in Louisburg is a good decision, and here are fun things to know:

*Louisburg College - had its beginning in the period that witnessed the emergence of America as an independent nation, the birth of the Methodist Church in America, and the establishment of Franklin County, North Carolina, and the town of Louisburg. Having evolved from three earlier institutions, Franklin Male Academy,

Louisburg Female Academy, and Louisburg Female College, Louisburg College is the oldest chartered two-year, church-related, co-educational college in the nation.

*Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade - is held on the second Sunday of each December.

*Tar River Festival - is held each year in September in downtown Louisburg and Riverbend Park.

LOUISBURG'S GOOD LIFE

It has become almost routine for Louisburg to be praised as a wonderful place to live. Residents' testimonials, articles and various organizations bestow glowing reviews and accolades about living here. With these superlatives publicized for so long, the Research Triangle area's fame as a great place to live has been a magnet attracting people, like you, to explore and relocate.

This sense of the Louisburg good life is expressed on the website of the Town of Louisburg:

"The Town of Louisburg is a charming community full of the character found in small town southern America. With ample public utility services and capacity, Louisburg can provide the prospective industrial customer with the complete package desired by management and needed for operations.

"Located less than 40 miles from the renowned Research Triangle and the cities of Raleigh, Durham. and Chapel Hill, Louisburg provides a relaxed quality of living and unmatched character with access to all of the modern amenities of world class education, shopping, cultural resources, and entertainment. The North Carolina Museums of History, Natural Science, and Art combined with the performing art opportunities offered by the North Carolina Symphony and the numerous other performance venues provide for elegant evenings of music and theatre.

"Centrally located on the eastern seaboard, access to New York and New England as well as Miami and Key West is made easy for east coast travelers. Just 4 hours from our nation’s capitol, Washington, DC, the greatest museums and historical foundations of our country are easily accessed for both business and pleasure.

"Located in the east central portion of North Carolina, Louisburg is 2.5 hours from the beautiful Crystal Coast beaches of NC and the 3.5 hours from the breathtaking vistas of the NC Mountains, including the famed "Appalachian Trail" Whether sunbathing, surfing, snow skiing down one of the many slopes available, or hiking the trails of "Grandfather Mountain", it is all available via a short drive."

LOUISBURG'S NEIGHBORS

Louisburg is one of 32 sister communities in the Greater Research Triangle region:

Angier

Apex

Benson

Butner

Carrboro

Cary

Chapel Hill

Clayton

Creedmoor

Durham

Franklinton

Fuquay-Varina

Garner

Henderson

Hillsborough

Holly Springs

Knightdale

Louisburg

Mebane

Morrisville

Oxford

Pittsboro

Raleigh

Rolesville

Roxboro

Selma

Siler City

Smithfield

Wake Forest

Wendell

Youngsville

Zebulon

WHY MOVE TO LOUISBURG?

Louisburg and her neighboring communities share several common benefits. The first great reason to live in the Greater Research Triangle is a wonderful climate. Spring and summer are filled with a bouquet of blossoms that flood the visual and olfactory senses. Parks and beautiful homes treat citizens and visitors alike with colors as if from the palette of a great landscape painter. The fall blazes with glorious colors so awesome that it almost takes your breath away. The winters are mild, and every now and then, the students get a day off for a light snow. It rarely gets below freezing. How could anyone not like the weather and climate in Louisburg, North Carolina?

The second reason to live in Louisburg is that it is a great place to buy a home. Louisburg real estate is affordable. Newcomers can choose between well-established homes for sale or new homes in outstanding new home communities. You can choose a lot and build a custom home. Simply select a homebuilder from the many in Greater Research Triangle. A qualified REALTOR®, real estate agent, mortgage broker or loan officer can assist in the home purchase process and can guide you through the process of finding and buying real estate in Louisburg.

Schools are another reason Greater Research Triangle is a wonderful place to live. Oh yeah - families especially love the schools in Louisburg. In fact, some of the best schools in Greater Research Triangle are found in Louisburg. Louisburg is serviced by [Franklin County Schools, known for several forward thinking programs. Louisburg schools are considered safe places for students.

EDUCATION IN LOUISBURG

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

To better help you select the best schools in Louisburg, North Carolina, read what the Franklin County Schools system says on its website:

"The FCS [Franklin County Schools] graduation rate stands at 76.7%. Two high schools are now “Schools of Distinction”, as defined by the DPI Accountability Model. FCS had 104 dropouts in 2010 (33%reduction over a 3 year period)."

PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH A LOUISBURG ADDRESS

Elementary Schools in Louisburg:

Edwards Best Elementary School Laurel Mill Elementary School Louisburg Elementary School Royal Elementary School

Middle Schools in Louisburg:

Terrell Lane Middle School

High Schools in Louisburg:

Louisburg High School

CHARTER SCHOOLS IN NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina charter schools are independent public schools that exist to offer Louisburg students, parents and educators choices in teaching, learning methods and environments. An emphasis is placed on innovation and accountability with improved student achievement the common goal.

There are now nearly 5,000 public charter schools in 39 states and the District of Columbia, educating more than 1.6 million public charter school students. North Carolina public charter schools are intended to improve North Carolina's traditional public school system.

Any Louisburg charter school, while independently operated, must meet four requirements, like any other North Carolina public school:
*Tuition-free and open to every student who wishes to enroll; *Non-sectarian, and do not discriminate on any basis;

*Publicly funded by local, state and federal tax dollars like other public schools; *Held accountable to state and federal academic standards.

List of Charter Schools in Louisburg:

Crosscreek Charter School, grades K-8

PRIVATE SCHOOLS WITH A LOUISBURG ADDRESS

Private schools, also known as independent schools or non-state schools, are not administered by Louisburg, North Carolina, or the Federal government; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition, rather than relying on public funding. Louisburg students can get a scholarship into a private school, which makes the cost cheaper, depending on a talent the student may have, such as a sport scholarship, art scholarship, academic scholarship.

List of Private Schools in Louisburg:

Calvary Christian School, grades K-12

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES IN AND NEAR LOUISBURG

Higher education in the Greater Research Triangle region is another great reason to

live in Louisburg, North Carolina. The local colleges and universities contribute more than just classrooms, by also bringing the best in sports and cultural offerings to the Research Triangle communities at large. If your life calls for upper level learning, choose from the following list of universities, colleges and community colleges:

Duke University

Louisburg Technical Community College

Johnston Community College

Louisburg College

Meredith College

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina State University

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

St. Augustine’s College

Shaw University

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Vance-Granville Community College

Wake Technical Community College

William Peace College

So, whether you are researching the Greater Research Triangle region and getting a feel for living here, or if you are learning about your education options, or if you have definitely decided to purchase a home in Louisburg, even if only from across town- congratulations, and...

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