1858History
Around 1858, while plowing the fields of the family tobacco farm, Stephen Fuquay, son of William, discovered a spring.
1860Economy
In 1860, Fuquay sold the springs to a group of local investors who formed the Chalybeate Springs Company to market the attraction and its waters.
1880History
When he became the first postmaster at the new post office in town in 1880, he named it "Varina" in her honor.
1902Government
In 1902, Sippihaw was renamed "Fuquay Springs" in honor of its founding family and was officially incorporated in 1909.
1910Government
Ballentine's business success allowed him to construct the Ballentine Spence House in 1910, the first house to have plumbing and electricity in the area.
1927History
Area businesses continued to develop and, in 1927, U.S.
1945History
The springs are now contained in a small park developed on the site in 1945 which was handed over to the town in 1998 to maintain as a historic park.
1952Education
Farnell was the principal of the Fuquay Spring High School from 1952 through 1967.
1963History
Fuquay Springs and Varina merged in 1963 to create the modern town.
1970History
From 1970 to 2000, the population more than doubled, growing from 3,576 residents to 7,898.
2000History
According to the NC State Data Center, Fuquay-Varina grew 23% from 2000 to 2003, making it the 26th fastest growing community in the state and the 11th fastest for those with po...
2010History
Fuquay-Varina is also the former hometown of Internet personalities Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, who moved their studio there in 2010, as well as Link who until then lived in...
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 34,152 people, 9,494 households, and 7,150 families residing in the town.
2024History
The enrollment was approximately 64,000 as of 2024.