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Tar Heel State · Capital: Raleigh

Tar Heel State. Capital: Raleigh. Named in honor of King Charles I

Entered the Union · Nov. 21, 1789
Capital
Raleigh
Entered Union
178912th state
Nickname
Tar Heel State
Median Income
$52,413
Median Age
37.4years

Basic Information

Tar Heel State
NC
Postal Abbreviation
Natives: North Carolinian
37.4yrs
Median Age
Driving age 18 · majority 18
$52,413
Median Household Income

State Symbols

Nickname
Tar Heel State
Motto
“Esse quam videri”

Origins

Capital
Raleigh
Entered the Union
Nov. 21, 1789 (12th)
Origin of the Name
Named in honor of King Charles I

Economy

Industry & enterprise
Agriculture
chickenscorneggsmilkpeanutssoybeanstobaccoturkeyswood
Mining
claysgemstonesmicaphosphatesandstone
Manufacturing
chemicalselectronic equipmentfood processingfurnituremachinerymedicinesrubbertextilestobacco products. More on Business in North Carolina North Carolina Geography

Geography

The lay of the land
52,672sq mi
Total Area
Land 48,718 · water 3,954 sq mi.
Mount Mitchell
Highest Point
Atlantic Ocean
Lowest Point
110°F
Highest Temp
110˚ F (8/21/1983)
The Landscape
The western portion of the state is crossed by both the Appalachian and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The highest mountain is Mount Mitchell at 6,711 feet. The eastern portion of the state is mostly flat descending slowly to low and sandy coast. Off the coast there are a series of small islands and sand bars.

Cities

Largest cities by population

Largest Cities

History

1585 — today

Famous People

Born or made in North Carolina
David BrinkleyHoward CosellElizabeth DoleRichard GatlingBilly GrahamAndy GriffithJesse HelmsAndrew JohnsonCharles KuraltDolley MadisonEdward R. MurrowFloyd PattersonJames K. PolkNorth Carolina National Sites

National Sites

Parks & landmarks
01

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

This home which stand on a 247 acre estate was the home to the American poet and author Carl Sandburg.

02

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

This is the site of the famous “lost colony” the english colony that was settled on Roananoke Island and then disappeared without a trace. The Fort tells the story of that settlement.

03

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

This 220 acre battlefield near Greensboro, North Carolinas the site of a battle between British and American troops on March 15, 1781.

04

Moores Creek National Battlefield

This was the sight of a battle between Loyalist and Patriots on February 27th 1776.

05

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Located on the sand dunes of Kill Devil Hills North Carolina, this was the place that Wilbur and Orivlle Wright successfully flew an airplane for the first time.

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