Welcome to Goldsboro, North Carolina – one of America’s great aviation centers and military towns!

Located in Eastern North Carolina, the City of Goldsboro is the county seat of Wayne County. Conveniently located on US 70, Goldsboro is within 30 minutes of the I-40 and I-95 corridors. Wayne County was formed in 1789, when the town of Waynesborough was developed along the banks of the Neuse River. At the intersection of the railroad and New Bern Road, a hotel was built and a community began to establish itself. This community became known as Goldsborough's Junction after Major Matthew T. Goldsborough, an Assistant Chief Engineer with the railroad line.

The town of Goldsborough was incorporated in 1847. In 1869, the spelling was officially changed to Goldsboro. The City of Goldsboro is the proud home of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, home of the 4th Fighter Wing. Seymour Johnson recently received the Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award - Air Force for 2001, the highest award given to a military base.

The City of Goldsboro employs 474 full-time personnel and provides numerous services to its citizens. Recognized as a Top Ten City by Money Magazine in 1993, the City of Goldsboro takes great pride in providing quality and efficient services to the public. So come and see what Goldsboro has to offer – you’ll find a place you can be proud to call home!