Durham : North Carolina
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Introduction A county seat of Durham County, is the home of Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Durham Technical Community College, and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. It is also a cornerstone of the Research Triangle region of North Carolina and the fifth-largest city in the state by population. The fortune of Durham show a steady growth after the establishment of the American Tobacco Company.
The community was named after Dr. Bartlett Durham, landowner who granted right-of-way to the railroad.
Temperatures here are very pleasing, allowing for outdoor activities like golf almost year round. Seasonal temperatures fall into the following ranges: It receives an annual average of 3.5 inches of rainfall. The average high temperature is 69.8 degrees F while the average low is 47 degrees F.
Elevation: 394 feet
Land area: 94.6 square miles
Latitude: 35.99 N
Longitude: 78.91 W
Population: 204,845 as on 2005
Local festivals * American Dance Festival
* Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival
* Bull Durham Blues Festival
* Gay Pride Parade and Festival
* Native American Powwow
Attractions: * Eno River State Park
* Falls Lake Recreational Area
* Eno River State Park
* Bennett Place State Historic Site
* Duke Homestead State Historic Site
* Museum of Life and Science
* Nasher Museum of Art
* Duke University