Chapel Hill

geographical name

town in northern North Carolina southwest of Durham population 57,233

Note: The main campus of the University of North Carolina is located in Chapel Hill.

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“Chapel Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chapel%20Hill. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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