Rolesville is a town in northeastern

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, United States, a suburb of the capital city of

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. It is the second oldest town in

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. The population was 9,475 at the 2020 census.

History

In the beginning of the nineteenth century, William H. Roles, the namesake of the town, purchased land in the area and settled there. The town was chartered under his leadership in 1837 and became a stagecoach stop. About the same time, Rolesville Baptist Church was founded with Roles also playing a role

Rolesville was incorporated on January 18, 1837, by the

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.Rolesville, North Carolina
Town of Rolesville official website. Retrieved February 1, 2021.

Geography

According to the

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the town has an area of , all land. Rolesville is the namesake of the Rolesville diorite

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, also known as the Rolesville Pluton. While the batholith extends into regions north and south of Wake County, the bedrock formation is particularly visible in the form of rocky outcrops within the town limits and the immediate vicinity.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,475 people, 2,204 households, and 2,054 families residing in the town.

Parks and recreation

Parks include Main Street Park, Redford Place Park, Mill Bridge Nature Park, and Rolesville Community Center.

Government

Rolesville has an elected body composed of a mayor and five commissioners.

Education

* Rolesville Elementary School * Rolesville Middle School *

Rolesville High School Rolesville High School is a public high school located in Rolesville, North Carolina, United States. The school opened in 2013 after the splitting of the former Wake Forest-Rolesville High School (now Wake Forest High School). The school is oper ...

* Sanford Creek Elementary School * Rolesville Charter Academy *

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Junior High/High School - Rolesville

References

External links

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Rolesville Chamber of Commerce
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