Morrisville

The area was originally named in 1852 after Jeremiah Morris. Morris donated land to the North Carolina Railroad for a depot, water tower, and other buildings. The town continued to grow as a result of the rail line and its location at the intersection of roads leading to Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Hillsborough.

Morrisville's location adjacent to the Research Triangle Park (RTP), RDU, and I-40 makes it an attractive location for offices, light industry and hotels. But Morrisville has statewide location appeal as well as regional importance. Morrisville is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where theNorth American Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Morrisville features gently rolling hills that slope eastward toward the state's flat coastal plain. Its central Piedmont location situates the county about three hours west of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, by car and four hours east of the Great Smoky Mountains of the Appalachian range.

The central downtown core of Morrisville is located essentially along the upper portion of Crabtree Creek, which then feeds into Lake Crabtree, located in the southeastern part of the town.

Today, Morrisville boasts numerous new home communities and commercial developments, all ready to accommodate people seeking one of the most convenient, centralized locations in the Research Triangle region.

So here you are. You have made your choice to move to North Carolina, specifically 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 Morrisville, 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 MORRISVILLE

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

*On, off and on again - The town was officially chartered in 1875 but was dis- incorporated in 1933. Eventually the town charter was restored in 1947

*Battle of Morrisville - On April 13, 1865, Federal cavalry under the command of Gen. Judson Kilpatrick skirmished with the retreating Confederate armies at the then-named Morrisville Station.

MORRISVILLE'S GOOD LIFE

It has become almost routine for Morrisville 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 Morrisville good life is expressed on the website of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce:

"Morrisville, North Carolina is centrally located in the Triangle, maintains a smart population, and is poised to become one of the best places to live and work in the next twenty years. In 1990 the community was primarily business, and in recent years we have grown in to a better match with an increased number of residential units. This works out perfectly for the estimated 35,000-day timers who choose to live and work in this community. Morrisville, NC is in Wake County, which has continually received accolades for being a great area with low crime rates, mild winters, and a vibrant economy."

MORRISVILLE'S NEIGHBORS

Morrisville 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 MORRISVILLE?

Morrisville 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 Morrisville, North Carolina?

The second reason to live in Morrisville is that it is a great place to buy a home. Morrisville 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 Morrisville.

Schools are another reason Greater Research Triangle is a wonderful place to live. Oh yeah - families especially love the schools in Morrisville. In fact, some of the best schools in Greater Research Triangle are found in Morrisville. The Wake County Public School System, frequently cited for several outstanding programs, services Morrisville. Morrisville schools are considered safe places for students.

EDUCATION IN MORRISVILLE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

To better help you select the best schools in Morrisville, North Carolina, read what the Wake County Public School System says on its website:

"WCPSS is North Carolina's largest school district. In recent years, Wake County's school population has grown by thousands of new students each year. As a result, WCPSS is constantly opening new schools and it has had a direct impact on where many children attend school. In the past, student assignment was a yearly decision aimed at filling new schools, reducing crowding at existing schools, minimizing bus rides and promoting diversity goals. This year for the first time, the Board of Education approved a three-year assignment plan for 2009-2012. By using better technology to predict growth and information from our school construction program, this new plan will provide families with more advanced notice of school assignments for their students.

"WCPSS offers a wide variety of magnet school programs offering innovative approaches to learning (Creative Arts and Sciences, Gifted and Talented, Active Learning & Technology, International Baccalaureate, Leadership, Montessori, Museums, and Year-Round programs, for example). Entry into these programs is by lottery. You should familiarize yourself with the available programs to determine if there's one particularly suited to your child."

Wake County Public School System

PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH A MORRISVILLE ADDRESS

Elementary Schools in Morrisville:

Cedar Fork Elementary School Morrisville Elementary School

Middle Schools in Morrisville:

Served by Wake County Public School System, but none with a Morrisville address.

High Schools in Morrisville:

Served by Wake County Public School System, but none with a Morrisville address.

CHARTER SCHOOLS IN NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina charter schools are independent public schools that exist to offer Morrisville 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 Morrisville 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 MORRISVILLE:

Sterling Montessori Academy, grades K-8

PRIVATE SCHOOLS WITH A MORRISVILLE ADDRESS

Private schools, also known as independent schools or non-state schools, are not administered by Morrisville, 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. Morrisville 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 Morrisville:

There are no private schools with a Morrisville address

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES IN AND NEAR MORRISVILLE

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

Morrisville Technical Community College

Johnston Community College

Morrisville 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 Morrisville, even if only from across town- congratulations, and...

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