Town guide · Piedmont
Zebulon
The easternmost town in Wake County, named for Governor Zebulon Vance and growing fast at the edge of the Research Triangle.
35.83° N · -78.32° W · Wake County
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About Zebulon
Zebulon is the easternmost town in Wake County and part of the Research Triangle region. The Zebulon Company laid out lots in 1906 after a railroad was routed through the Whitley and Horton family farms, and the town was officially recognized in 1907. It was named for Zebulon Baird Vance, North Carolina’s governor during the Civil War. In 1997 it annexed neighboring Wakefield, and in 2022 it was ranked the state’s second fastest growing town. The Wakelon School and the Zebulon Historic District are on the National Register. Local businesses include Olde Raleigh Distillery and MacLellan Bagpipes, which makes, sells and teaches bagpipes. Little River Dam and Park offers a waterfall, picnic areas and hiking trails. Source: Wikipedia
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Report Card
Ray Arts Index · 2026
- Town
- Zebulon
- County
- Wake County
- Standing
- Not yet graded
| Subject | Weight | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Local government supportExtra weightArts budget, arts office, grants, parks & rec arts | 18% | – |
| Arts educationExtra weightSchool district arts programs, arts schools and camps | 12% | – |
| Arts placesVenues, museums and galleries | 18% | – |
| ActivityArts events each month | 13.5% | – |
| FestivalsActive arts festivals | 13.5% | – |
| Arts organizationsArts nonprofits and their budgets | 13.5% | – |
| Creative economyArts businesses and working artists | 7% | – |
| HeritageLong-running arts institutions and history groups | 4.5% | – |
Overall
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HonorsNone yet
Marking scaleA 80+ · B 65+ · C 50+ (national typical) · D 35+ · F below 35 · Inc. not yet measured
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