Oak Ridge is a town in northwestern Guilford County, incorporated in 1998 around a community that dates back much further. It’s home to Oak Ridge Military Academy, founded in 1852, whose historic district is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Getting around
NC 68 is the main north-south route and NC 150 runs east to Summerfield and west to Kernersville. Piedmont Triad International Airport is only a few miles south, and both Greensboro and Winston-Salem are within easy reach.
Things to do
The Oak Ridge Military Academy campus anchors the town’s historic core, and the town hosts community events throughout the year. Its location puts Greensboro’s and Winston-Salem’s restaurants, shopping and entertainment close by.
Homes in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is known for larger lots and a more spacious, semi-rural setting, with established neighborhoods and newer construction. LORE has sold homes in Oak Ridge and can help with your next move.
Oak Ridge at a glance
- County: Guilford
- Incorporated: 1998
- Population: about 7,500 (2020 Census)
- Landmark: Oak Ridge Military Academy, founded 1852
- Main roads: NC 68 and NC 150
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