Archer Lodge, North Carolina
Archer Lodge is a town of 5,186 people in Johnston County, North Carolina, founded in 1851.
Why visit Archer Lodge
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Archer's Lodge Town Park and Riverwood Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Archer Lodge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Archer Lodge
Archer Lodge is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,797 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Archer Lodge, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Academy Of Music And Vocal ARts
Museum · 2.7 mi
34-102 Oleander Drive, Clayton
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes21
Asia Cafe
Restaurant · Asian · 2.2 mi
14 Flowers Crossroads Way, Clayton
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Don Beto’s Tacos & Tequila
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.3 mi
36 Flowers Crossroads Way, Clayton
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:00
Hwy 42 Cafe & Hersey’s Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Donut, Sandwich · 2.3 mi
36 Flowers Crossroads Way, Clayton
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
La Cucina Italiana
Restaurant · Italian · 2.3 mi
110 Flowers Crossroads Way, Clayton
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Smithfield Chicken & BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.3 mi
33 SW Flowers Parkway, Clayton
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Tavern 42
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.8 mi
119 Oleander Drive, Clayton
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Boba Beans Bistro
Restaurant · 2.7 mi
50 Neuse River Parkway, Clayton
Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
Likii Hibachi & Sushi
Restaurant · 2.4 mi
20-4 Publix Drive, Clayton
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-21:00
New Jumbo China
Restaurant · 2.7 mi
50 Neuse River Parkway, Clayton
Mo, We-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Mission Beef and Brews
Restaurant · 2.7 mi
400 Riverwood Drive, Clayton
Pure Green Juice Bar
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
48 Flowers Crossroads Way Suite, Clayton
9 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Dr Watson Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
500 Flowers Parkway, Clayton
History
A Masonic lodge named Archer No. 157 was established by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons of North Carolina on December 6, 1854, at what was then known as Creachville. In 1865, the lodge building was razed and the charter destroyed by Gen. William T. Sherman's Union Army on their way to Raleigh. The lodge received a new charter after the war, but a clerical error resulted in a misnumeration, and it was designated Archer Lodge No. 165.
The community has had several post offices over the years. The first was called "Creachville", which existed from 1851 to 1866. This was followed by Archer Lodge (1877–1896). It was known as "Archer" from 1896 to 1912, when it closed. After 1912, the area was covered by either the Clayton or Wendell post offices.
The people of Archer Lodge voted on November 3, 2009, to incorporate Archer Lodge as a town. The vote was certified one week later.
The Archer Lodge community is one of the fastest growing areas of Johnston County. A new middle school, Archer Lodge Middle School, opened in 2007, and the new high school, Corinth Holders High School, opened its doors in 2010 northeast of the town limits.
From the History section of Archer Lodge, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
White Oak Baptist Church Real Life Faith
Place of worship · 0.8 mi
13943 Buffalo Road, Clayton
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Archer Lodge
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 31°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 38°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 5.9 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 63°F | 6.4 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clayton 3E (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnston County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bagwell Airport (NC99) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Clayton 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Wendell 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Knightdale 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Smithfield 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Garner 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Rolesville 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Raleigh 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Wake Forest 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Fuquay-Varina 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Cary 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Archer Lodge community center, Jayron32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- White Oak Baptist Church, Jayron32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS046-E-22827 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-22824 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-25022 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-22829 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-8311 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-22826 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-22828 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-22825 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- This hat was sent to me s few months ago by a very good friend of mine 2013-07-19 10-22, User:Watchtower431, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flowers Plantation Pond-27527, Ken Thomas, Public domain
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