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Incorporation and County Seat Relocation

When: 1847
Where: Goldsborough
Part of: North Carolina incorporates Goldsborough and moves the Wayne county seat

The town of Goldsborough was incorporated in 1847 and designated as the new Wayne County seat following a citizen vote.

The town of Goldsborough was incorporated in 1847. The town became the new Wayne County seat after a vote by the citizens of Wayne County. This move reflected the town's growth as a railroad junction, attracting residents from Waynesboro.

Sources

Goldsboro, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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