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I'd put Morrisville at the very top of being the least southern. Heck, it's probably more than just "not Southern", it can also be described as most international.
As DT Raleigh explodes with new residential development, it will be interesting to see how it will culturally morph with all the new residents.
I agree with others that (essentially) the further east and southeast of Raleigh one goes, the more culturally Southern it becomes. This would include the swath from Knightdale to Garner and outward. This will probably change over time as places like Clayton continue on the path of "Cary-ization" and closer-in locations like Garner transition home ownership as a result of generational replacement. As it stands, Garner has an older population than adjacent Raleigh.
Specifically focusing on Wake County, anyone else agree that northern Wake County around Falls Lake still feels quite southern? I don't think this area is "Cary-ized" but I could be wrong, this is an area full of HUGE houses and wealthy neighborhoods that are a bit more remote and distant from the bustle of the Triangle. I'm talking about the areas north of 540, east of highway 70 in Durham, and west of highway 1 cutting through Wake Forest. Creedmoor Road, or highway 50, cuts right through this area. Norwood Road, Six Forks Road north of 540, Ghoston Road, Stony Hill Road, Possum Track Road, Carpenter Pond Road, etc. To me, this area feels like suburban meeting rural. Suburban neighborhoods nestled among pine forested areas, quite peaceful and slower paced IMO. I still receive a "country vibe" when I drive around these parts, like highway 98 between Durham and Wake Forest. You'll find newer subdivisions right next to houses/farms more than 100 years old. North of Falls Lake is still very southern, no doubt about it. As soon as you cross the line into Granville County, you're definitely out in the country. Creedmoor is a town that still retains old time NC country charm. What do y'all think regarding northern Wake? Am I crazy?
Specifically focusing on Wake County, anyone else agree that northern Wake County around Falls Lake still feels quite southern? I don't think this area is "Cary-ized" but I could be wrong, this is an area full of HUGE houses and wealthy neighborhoods that are a bit more remote and distant from the bustle of the Triangle. I'm talking about the areas north of 540, east of highway 70 in Durham, and west of highway 1 cutting through Wake Forest. Creedmoor Road, or highway 50, cuts right through this area. Norwood Road, Six Forks Road north of 540, Ghoston Road, Stony Hill Road, Possum Track Road, Carpenter Pond Road, etc. To me, this area feels like suburban meeting rural. Suburban neighborhoods nestled among pine forested areas, quite peaceful and slower paced IMO. I still receive a "country vibe" when I drive around these parts, like highway 98 between Durham and Wake Forest. You'll find newer subdivisions right next to houses/farms more than 100 years old. North of Falls Lake is still very southern, no doubt about it. As soon as you cross the line into Granville County, you're definitely out in the country. Creedmoor is a town that still retains old time NC country charm. What do y'all think regarding northern Wake? Am I crazy?
There are some older, more traditional homes in this area, especially if you move North of Hwy 98. But I don't consider the newer neighborhoods with the large homes and lots to be particularly "southern". It is more of a suburban feel than anything else.
I sometimes wonder about peoples' spatial relationship perceptions in an environment with moving objects.
People who have vision in only one eye qualify for a driver license. Lacking binocular vision, they have inferior depth perception. This calls for an extra measure of caution and perhaps -- in your judgement -- needless delay.
There are some older, more traditional homes in this area, especially if you move North of Hwy 98. But I don't consider the newer neighborhoods with the large homes and lots to be particularly "southern". It is more of a suburban feel than anything else.
Yeah, it could be the traditional homes for me. These homes are quite rare if you get closer to the suburbs around RTP. Also, these northern Wake areas are a lot more forested than other suburbs around the Triangle. In my book, this gives it more of a country, remote vibe. The longleaf pines especially, very NC! Who knows, that's probably just me. You're right that it gets more southern and remote north of Hwy 98. Even though it's relatively close to Durham and RTP, the town of Creedmoor doesn't seem to be "Cary-ized" at all.
What about those who cut people off at roundabouts?
I will say that people who come to a dead stop at roundabouts, when there is absolutely no need to do so, drive me crazy!!!
I sometimes wonder about peoples' spatial relationship perceptions in an environment with moving objects.
Drives me up the wall too. The roundabout right at the Durham/Chapel Hill border seems to have stop signs that I cannot see; I can only see yield signs.
Yeah, it could be the traditional homes for me. These homes are quite rare if you get closer to the suburbs around RTP. Also, these northern Wake areas are a lot more forested than other suburbs around the Triangle. In my book, this gives it more of a country, remote vibe. The longleaf pines especially, very NC! Who knows, that's probably just me. You're right that it gets more southern and remote north of Hwy 98. Even though it's relatively close to Durham and RTP, the town of Creedmoor doesn't seem to be "Cary-ized" at all.
We took a ride up there on Sunday. Definitely felt country to me.
We took a ride up there on Sunday. Definitely felt country to me.
To Creedmoor? Yeah, still a typical, Upper NC Piedmont small town. Pretty far from becoming another Cary or Apex, if ever. Same story with Oxford, just as country but further from RTP and closer to the Virginia border.
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