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Chapel Hill is a city in Orange County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,273, making Chapel Hill the 16th largest city in North Carolina. It is best known as the home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

History

Chapel Hill was founded in 1793 and chartered in 1819. It is one of the oldest municipalities in North Carolina. The town was originally built around a small chapel on land donated by Christopher Barbee. The chapel was located at the intersection of Columbia Street and Cameron Avenue.

In 1819, the town was officially chartered with a population of 369. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was chartered in 1789 and first admitted students in 1795. The university has long shaped the history and identity of Chapel Hill.

Some key moments in Chapel Hill's history include:

For more on the history of Chapel Hill, visit the Chapel Hill Wikipedia page.

Geography and Population

Chapel Hill is located at 35°55′22′′N 79°3′0′′W. It has a total area of 21.42 square miles. As of the 2020 census, the population of Chapel Hill was 65,273. Chapel Hill is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area.

County

Chapel Hill is located in Orange County, North Carolina. The county seat is Hillsborough. Learn more about Orange County at the Orange County website or visit the county office at 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278, (919) 245-2300.

Economy and Major Employers

Chapel Hill has a strong and diverse economy. The largest employers in Chapel Hill include:

Other major industries include technology, healthcare, biotech research, retail, and tourism. State and local government are also large employers due to the presence of the university.

Some key corporations and employers:

For more on economic development in Chapel Hill, visit the Chapel Hill Economic Development website.

Attractions and Landmarks

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

One of the most famous landmarks in Chapel Hill is the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center located on the UNC campus. The planetarium was opened in 1949 and hosts programs, exhibits, and classes focused on science education.

Address: 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Phone: (919) 962-1236

Carolina Basketball Museum

Chapel Hill is home to one of the most storied college basketball programs at UNC. The Carolina Basketball Museum is located in the Dean Smith Center and celebrates the history of Tar Heel basketball.

Address: 450 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Phone: (877) 622-4140

Chapel Hill Downtown

Downtown Chapel Hill along Franklin Street is home to restaurants, shops, bars, and music venues. It is a popular gathering spot for the community.

Address: 137 E Franklin St #109, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Chapel Hill is provided by Chapel Hill Transit and GoTriangle.

Chapel Hill Transit provides fare-free bus service throughout Chapel Hill and on the UNC campus. Learn more at the Chapel Hill Transit website or call (919) 969-4900.

GoTriangle provides regional bus and rail service connecting Chapel Hill to Durham, Raleigh, and other communities in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Learn more at the GoTriangle website or call (919) 485-RIDE.

Public Library

The local public library system is the Chapel Hill Public Library. There are currently two branch locations - a main library in downtown Chapel Hill and a branch at University Place.

Main Library
100 Library Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 968-2780

University Place Branch
201 S Estes Dr Suite A200
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 918-7387

Learn more at the Chapel Hill Public Library website.

School Districts

Public schools in Chapel Hill are part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. The district operates 16 schools serving over 12,000 students.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
750 S Merritt Mill Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211

Learn more at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools website.

There are also several private schools located in Chapel Hill, including:

Sports Teams

One of Chapel Hill's claims to fame is as home of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels sports teams. The Tar Heels field 27 varsity teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The most popular teams include:

Home games are played at facilities on the UNC campus. Learn more about Tar Heel sports at GoHeels.com.

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources in Chapel Hill:




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