Town of Wallace Quality of Life

Town of Wallace
Incorporated in 1873, Wallace prospered alongside the old Atlantic Coastline Railroad.

A heritage of commerce continues today as Wallace utilizes its prime location alongside I-40, only 30 miles NW of Wilmington, to attract and retain thriving businesses. Sitting in the heart of coastal N.C., Wallace is the largest Duplin County town, serving as a retail and commercial hub for over 50,000 people in a three county area.

The heritage of Wallace is well established and the community takes great pride in helping to preserve and restore the past. The most recent example of this is the restoration of the train depot. The restored depot will become home to the Chamber of Commerce, an Art Guild for local artists to display their work, a railroad museum and an open air farmers market.

Wallace is able to meet the transportation needs of any type of business. Air transportation is available from Wallace, Kenansville , Wilmington and Raleigh. Wallace and Kenansville airports host private planes and corporate jets. Wallace has access to I-40, US Highway 117, Highway 41, Highway 11 and a connection to I -95 is approx. 70 miles away.

Wallace and Duplin Co. offer many different attractions one being Duplin Winery the oldest winery in the state. Duplin Winery produces award-winning wines made with a 200 year old recipe from native Muscadine Scuppernong grapes. Tasting tours, vineyard tours, dinner shows and a friendly welcome are all a part of what makes this a favorite Duplin County attraction.

River Landing is a private residential golf community located in Wallace, North Carolina, a community where you will enjoy the simple serenity of a small town, but still experience a cosmopolitan accessibility. River Landing covers over 1,400 unspoiled acres nestled on the banks of the Northeast Cape Fear River.

The Arts

Duplin Co. Arts Council

Climate Data

Citizens enjoy a relatively temperate climate here, where the average temperature is 62.3 degrees. The average annual rainfall is 53.04 inches.

Local Health Care Facilities

Duplin General Hospital
Duplin General is a 101-bed, not-for-profit hospital located in the Kenansville, North Carolina. As an affiliate of University Health Systems, their patients receive access to the resources, research and clinical expertise of a major healthcare system. Pender Memorial Hospital , an 86-bed primary care facility is located 12 miles from Wallace. Other nearby regional facilities include a short commute to New Hanover Regional Medical Center (30 minutes)

Statistics for Duplin Co. Schools

Listing of Duplin Co. Public and Charter Schools

Colleges and Universities

James Sprunt Community College
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Cape Fear Community College
Fayetteville State University
Methodist College
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Shaw University - satellite campus
Mt. Olive College - satellite campus

Day Care Centers

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Quality of Life Areas

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