Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh was chosen as the site of the new capital in 1788, as its central location protected it from attacks from the coast. It was officially established in 1792 as both county seat and state capital (incorporated on December 31, 1792 – charter granted January 21, 1795). The city was named for Sir Walter Raleigh, sponsor of Roanoke, the "lost colony" on Roanoke Island.
Raleigh Township, Wake County, North Carolina
Raleigh Township (also designated Township 1) is one of twenty townships within Wake County, North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, Raleigh Township had a population of 117,838, a 6.5% increase over 2000.