By Jonathan Davis
Introduction
Discover seven popular Raleigh nicknames, from the Smithsonian of the South to the Big Acorn...
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It's common to hear Raleigh and the surrounding cities called the Triangle. Short for Research...
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Raleigh Wood, sometimes spelled Raleighwood, is a play on Hollywood and alludes to North Carolina's...
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Raleigh is often called the Smithsonian of the South because of the city's significant number...
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The Ruff Raleigh moniker is one of the Raleigh, NC, nicknames that has grown in...
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Perhaps the most accurate nickname for the city, Oak City, references the many oak trees...
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According to local legend, the City of Oaks may be Raleigh's oldest nickname. It's rumored...
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You'll sometimes hear Raleigh called the Big Acorn, and it has a lot to do...
Conclusion
Raleigh has been called many things over the years, from the Smithsonian of the South...
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