Discover Wallace :: History

Incorporated in 1873, Wallace prospered alongside the old Atlantic Coastline Railroad.
A heritage of commerce continues today as Wallace utilizes its prime location alongside I-40, only 30 miles NW of Wilmington, to attract and retain thriving businesses. Sitting in the heart of coastal N.C., Wallace is the largest Duplin County town, serving as a retail and commercial hub for over 50,000 people in a three county area.

The heritage of Wallace is well established and the community takes great pride in helping to preserve and restore the past. The most recent example of this is the restoration of the train depot. The restored depot will become home to the Chamber of Commerce, an Art Guild for local artists to display their work, a railroad museum and an open air farmers market.