Goldsboro, city, seat of Wayne County, eastern North Carolina, near the confluence of the Neuse and Little rivers; incorporated as a city 1881. Agriculture and diversified industry, including the manufacture of cotton, poultry, swine, and forestry products, form the economic base of the community. Goldsboro is also the site of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, two state mental health facilities, and a junior college. Herman Park Center, formerly the Odd Fellows Orphanage and Farm (1891-1971), and a state park offer nearby recreational opportunities. The community was settled in 1838 and grew rapidly after the arrival of the railroad in 1840. It was incorporated as a village and named in 1847 for Matthew T. Goldsborough, a railroad official; the name was shortened in 1881. The Battle of Bentonville, a Union victory and one of the last major engagements of the American Civil War, was fought nearby in March 1865. Population 31,871 (1980); 40,709 (1990); 39,043 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Goldsboro Information info
Find out your Home's Value - Homes for Half Price
|
