Zebulon

Company venture was to not only make money by land sales, but to start a town. The acreage was divided into lots; the real estate sales were a success, and the land along the railroad was named Zebulon, in honor of popular Civil War North Carolina Governor Zebulon Baird Vance.

Railroad towns meant the arrival of local commerce, and by the 1920's, Zebulon had grown to a respectable 1,000 citizens. Banks, tobacco warehouses, professional services, a cotton mill and numerous retail businesses created in Zebulon into a significant trade center.

As in its birth, people still come to Zebulon for lots and homebuilding, taking advantage of the aura of small town life. In rural areas of the town, agriculture is still an important aspect of the local economy with products such as cotton, tobacco, wheat, corn and soybeans being grown. Zebulon is also home to a booming coat making industry, relying business.

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 Zebulon, 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 ZEBULON

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

*Five County Stadium - is the home of the Carolina Mudcats of the Southern League. The ballpark, which was opened in 1991 and extensively renovated in 1999, has a capacity of 6,500.

The stadium's name comes from its location – the stadium proper is located in Wake County, North Carolina, but it is in close proximity to the intersection of the county lines between Wake, Franklin, Nash, and Johnston Counties, and Wilson County is also in the general area of the stadium.

ZEBULON'S GOOD LIFE

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

"Welcome! Known as the Town of Friendly People, the Town of Zebulon has much to offer both new residents and businesses. Located 24 miles east of Raleigh, the State Capitol, Zebulon provides traditional small town living within close proximity to a bustling metropolitan area. Reasonably priced real estate, great schools, active civic clubs, numerous recreation and leisure programs, and a minor league baseball team can be found within this charming community.

"Zebulon is located on the eastern edge of Wake County, which is centrally located between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coastline. One of the most prosperous counties in North Carolina, Wake County is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live work, and do business."

ZEBULON'S NEIGHBORS

Zebulon 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 ZEBULON?

Zebulon 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 Zebulon, North Carolina?

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

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

EDUCATION IN ZEBULON

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

To better help you select the best schools in Zebulon, 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 ZEBULON ADDRESS

Elementary Schools in Zebulon

Corinth-Holders Elementary School (administered by Johnston County Schools) Zebulon Elementary Schools
Wakelon Elementary Schools

Middle Schools in Zebulon

Zebulon Middle School

High Schools in Zebulon

Wake County Public School System has no high schools with a Zebulon address, but serves those 9-12 grades with East Wake High School. CHARTER SCHOOLS IN NORTH CAROLINA

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

East Wake Academy, grades K-12

PRIVATE SCHOOLS WITH A ZEBULON ADDRESS

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

Heritage Christian Academy, grades K-12

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES IN AND NEAR ZEBULON

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

Zebulon Technical Community College

Johnston Community College

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

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