The City of Selma, NC
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The city of Selma is located in the state of North Carolina in Johnston County and has a population of 7,063 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Selma is Raleigh, approximately 33 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Selma, including Backdoor Cafe, Coney Island Pizza, Stormin' Norman Restaurant, Alondra Restaurant and Waffle House. For a larger selection of Selma restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Selma Museums, Golf Courses and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Clemmons Educational State Forest, Reedy Creek Golf Course, Cherry Hospital Museum, Eagle Crest Golf Course and Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Selma please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Selma:
- Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
Selma, North Carolina Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Selma
In the month of December, Selma experiences an average high temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 32 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.05 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Selma with daytime temperatures averaging 87 degrees in the summer, and 54 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Selma to receive an average of 3.65 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.75 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 106 degrees in the summer and as low as -4 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Selma should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 73 degrees, and nighttime lows of 47.
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Selma, North Carolina Attractions
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Imagination Station Science Museum - Wilson, Imagination Station is a children's interactive science museum that is situated in downtown Wilson, North Carolina at 224 East Nash Street. It is housed in the former Wilson Federal Building which served as a post office with a federal courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina from its construction in 1928. One of the former courtrooms serves as the "Science Courtroom", a classroom used for science demonstrations.
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Joel Lane Museum House - Raleigh, The Joel Lane House, built between 1760 and 1770, is a historic restored home and museum that is situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the oldest dwelling in Raleigh and contains collections of 18th century artifacts and period furnishings. The museum grounds include a detached kitchen, formal city garden, and period herb garden. The house is named after Joel Lane, the "Father of Raleigh" and "Father of Wake County.
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Juniper Level Botanic Gardens - Raleigh, Juniper Level Botanic Gardens are privately-owned botanical gardens located at 9241 Sauls Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. They are scheduled to be open eight weekends per year; other visits must be coordinated with the garden staff.
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Marbles Kids Museum - Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museum is a nonprofit children's museum that is situated in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina in the Moore Square Historic District.
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Mordecai Mansion - Raleigh, The Mordecai House, built in 1785, is a registered historical landmark and museum in Raleigh, North Carolina that is the centerpiece of the Mordecai Square Historic Park, right outside the Historic Oakwood neighborhood. It is the oldest residence in Raleigh on its original foundation. In addition to the house, the Park includes other attractions such as the original birthplace of President Andrew Johnson, the Ellen Mordecai Garden, the Badger-Iredell Law Office, Allen Kitchen and St.
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North Carolina Museum of Art - Raleigh, The North Carolina Museum of Art houses one of the finest collections of art in the Southeast, a collection that includes paintings and sculpture representing 5,000 years of artistic achievements from antiquity to the present. The Museum features more than 40 galleries as well as more than a dozen works of art in its 164-acre Museum Park. West Building, completed in April 2010 as part of a major expansion project, holds the Museum’s permanent collection, and East Building features special exhibitions.
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North Carolina Museum of History - Raleigh, The North Carolina Museum of History is a museum that is situated in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Permanent exhibits focus on the state’s military history, decorative arts, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, and more. Visitors will see a variety of short-term and traveling exhibits. Admission is free, and special programs include craft demonstrations, music concerts and family events. The Museum Shop features North Carolina crafts.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - Raleigh, The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is a museum that is situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. This museum is the oldest established museum in North Carolina and the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast. It has about 700,000 visitors annually, making it the most visited attraction in the state.
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North Carolina State Capitol - Raleigh, The North Carolina State Capitol is the capitol building of the U.S. state of North Carolina. Housing the offices of the Governor of North Carolina, it is located in the state capital of Raleigh on Union Square at One East Edenton Street. The Greek Revival building was completed in 1840. It was primarily designed by the architectural firm of Ithiel Town and Alexander Jackson Davis. Often credited solely to that team, the design of the capitol was actually the result of a sequence of work by William Nichols, Sr.
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North Carolina Wesleyan College Galleries - Rocky Mount, North Carolina Wesleyan College is a four-year coeducational, liberal arts college, located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Founded in 1956, the school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a number of preprofessional programs. North Carolina Wesleyan also offers evening courses at its 200-acre Rocky Mount campus, as well as satellite locations in Morrisville and Goldsboro.
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Selma, North Carolina Hotels
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Selma, North Carolina Restaurants
This is a list of Selma Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants, Truck Stops, Seafood and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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Selma Articles
Published September 30, 2011
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