Fuquay Varina, North Carolina NC Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Fuquay-Varina is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,898 at the 2000 census. The town is a 30 minute drive south of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. Economically, the town initially grew due to tobacco trade and agriculture, but has seen recent population growth and real estate development due to its proximity to the Research Triangle Park.

Fuquay-Varina began as two communities: Fuquay Springs, a resort near a spring on Stephen Fuquay’s property; and Varina, a ridge near a general store founded by J.D. Ballentine. When Fuquay Springs was incorporated in 1909, the Varina community was subsumed. In 1963, the hyphen was added to acknowledge the historical presence of both settlements.

Fuquay-Varina is also with in driving distance of North Carolina State University, Shaw University, St. Augustine's College, Peace College, North Carolina Central University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Duke University. Wake Technical Community College is located eight miles to the north.

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