Durham County, North Carolina

Durham County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina.   Its county seat is Durham.

 History 
The county was made on April 17, 1881, from parts of Orange County and Wake County.  In 1911 parts of Cedar Fork Township in Wake County were transferred to Durham County and became Carr Township.

 Government 
Durham County is part of the regional Triangle J Council of Governments.

 Cities and Towns 
The only incorporated city in Durham County is the City of Durham.  But, parts of the Town of Chapel Hill in Orange County are also in Durham County.

 Connected Counties 
Person County, North Carolina - north
Granville County, North Carolina - northeast
Wake County, North Carolina - southeast
Chatham County, North Carolina - south-southwest
Orange County, North Carolina - west

Other websites
Durham County government official website 
Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau


Category:1881 establishments in the United States
Category:1880s establishments in North Carolina