The Freeman Place neighborhood is located on the east side of the city. This community is just minutes from US Highways 264 and 301 and only one and a half miles from the central downtown area. Freeman Place spans just a single city block in each direction, bounded by Atlantic Street East on the north, North Carolina 58 on the south, Carroll Street on the west, and Wainwright Avenue on the east. It is part of Wilson County in the 27893 zip code.
Exactly one dozen single-family homes can be found in this peaceful community. The homes here are well-constructed and well-maintained, and the manicured lots are of an average size for the area. Residents enjoy easy access to the nearby highways and area amenities. Students living in Freeman Place are within walking distance of Vick Elementary situated to the northeast. This is also an ideal neighborhood for college students and faculty, located within two miles of three of the city’s higher education options. These include Barton College, Wilson Community College, and Wilson County Technical Institute.
Freeman Place is close to the essentials including pharmacies, grocery stores, and several popular restaurants. Residents may frequent the downtown area for its many unique shops and eateries, all just a few minutes from home. The downtown area also hosts some educational attractions like the Wilson Public Library and Imagination Station Science Museum. The Wilson Mall is a popular destination for major shopping excursions, located within a few miles of home.
Freeman Place is within five miles of several outdoor recreation options, including Toisnot Park to the north, Wedgewood Golf Course to the south, and Wiggins Mill Reservoir to the west.