The Town of Apex, North Carolina—first settled in the 1860s and incorporated in 1873—was one of the earliest new towns to develop around the state capital of Raleigh, as railroads traversed the county after the Civil War.

APEX TOWN HALL
73 Hunter Street
PO Box 250
Apex, North Carolina 27502

Office Hours:
Weekdays 8:00am to 5pm
General Information: 919 249-3400
Online: www.apexnc.org

APEX TOWN GOVERNMENT

Mayor: Keith Weatherly

Mayor ProTem: Mike Jones

Councilmen:

Bryan Gossage

Bill Jensen

Gene Schulze

Bill Sutton


Town Manager: Bruce Radford
Asst. Town Manager: Mike Wilson


The Apex Council Manager form of government is comprised of a Mayor and five councilmen who are elected at large for four-year terms. A professional Town Manager and staff direct all Town departments.

Mayor: Keith Weatherly
Town Manager: Bruce Radford
Asst. Town Manager: Mike Wilson

GENERAL INFORMATION
Apex Information: 919 362-6456
NC Information: 919 733-1110
Wake County Info: 919 856-6160
Federal Information: 800 688-9889
The name "Apex" was adopted because the community was the highest point on the Chatham Railroad between Richmond and Jacksonville, Florida. The current town motto—"Apex, the Peak of Good Living" not only captures the name's historical significance, but refers to the fact that in places along the town's main street (Salem Street), water which falls on one side of the street flows to the Neuse River, and on the other side it flows to the Cape Fear River.

The Apex downtown district reflects the town's rich historical beginning and is highlighted by the landmark 1914 Apex Union Depot. The Depot has been restored to its original glory and now houses the offices of the Apex Chamber of Commerce, a Visitors’ Center and meeting room. Visitors enjoy the rich woodwork, double fireplace, ticket windows of the stationmaster’s office, and the old switchmen’s lanterns. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except in the summer months when the office closes at 1:00pm.

Apex, North Carolina is also home to:

• One of the state’s most intact turn-of-the-century railroad towns with 60 well-preserved commercial buildings and homes dating from 1870-1940.

• A restored downtown area that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Downtown Apex features antique and specialty gift shops, as well as dining experiences that include an ice cream parlor, a fine dining bistro and more. For more information on downtown Apex visit www.apexdowntown.com

• New Hope Valley Railway, offering rides on restored trains and the nearby North Carolina Railroad Museum.

• The annual PeakFest held the first Saturday in May with hundreds of crafters, fine arts, food and more. And while many of the attractions provide a glimpse into the past, Apex continues to grow and change. In 1900 the Apex population was 349. By 1934, only four train stops were made at the Apex depot, reflecting the tough economic times, which extended into the early 60's. In 1990 the population had increased to 5000 and since then has skyrocketed as Apex's quaint small-town atmosphere attracts people and businesses moving to the thriving Triangle area. As of February 2008, the town population is more than 34,000 and climbing.