The history of neighboring towns Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Posted Sep 20, 2025
Chapel Hill was founded with the purpose of serving the University. Originally organized by UNC's Board of Trustees, residents first arrived in 1795 — the same year the University opened its doors to students. Carrboro, on the other hand, was developed independently from the University. The town was initially developed around a railroad spur in 1882. (Daily Tar Heel)

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