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Burgaw, North Carolina
Burgaw is a town of 3,850 people in Pender County, North Carolina.
Why visit Burgaw
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 8 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Burgaw Depot and Burgaw Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Burgaw
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burgaw
Burgaw is a town in and the county seat of Pender County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 3,088 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Burgaw, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Burgaw Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Burgaw, North Carolina
Burgaw Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Burgaw, North Carolina
Pender County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Burgaw, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes8
El Mariachi in Burgaw NC
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
409 US-117 Bypass North, Burgaw
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi
801 NC Highway 53 East, Burgaw
Mo-Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship17
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.7 mi
1596 US 117 South, Burgaw
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
Church · 2.6 mi
Russian Orthodox church in North Carolina, US
Middle District Missionary Baptist Association
Place of worship · 1.7 mi
1821 NC-53, Burgaw
Saint Mary's Church
Church · Episcopal, Lutheran · 0.4 mi
506 South McNeil Street, Burgaw
5 more on the map.
History
Before Burgaw was established, a small trading post called Cypress Grove was established along the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad. In January of 1854, the post office department began to call this location, Burgaw Depot. After Pender County was separated from New Hanover County in February, 1875, a man named W.H. James, a civil engineer who was employed at the railroad examined land beside the railroad and Burgaw Creek, and reported it to be a good place for the town and well situated for drainage. On February 6, 1876 the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad company deeded the plot of land to the Pender County Board of Commissioners to establish modern Burgaw and to the courthouse. The town of Burgaw was incorporated by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly (Private Laws, Chapter 23) on February 25, 1879, and on December 8, 1879, the name of the post office was changed from "Burgaw Depot" to just "Burgaw".
The town most likely derives its name from nearby Burgaw Creek.
The Bannerman House, Burgaw Depot, Burgaw Historic District, and Pender County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Burgaw, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping4
Lanier Hardware & Rental
Hardware store · 0.5 mi
307 West Wilmington Street, Burgaw
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Pander County Public Library - Central Branch
Library
103 South Cowan Street, Burgaw
Healthcare1
Map of Burgaw
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 35°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Willard 4 Sw (10 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
Pender County has had 23 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)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Murraysville 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Bayshore 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Wilmington 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Leland 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Belville 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Beulaville 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Jacksonville 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Piney Green 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Boiling Spring Lakes 37 mi south, about 59 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pender County Courthouse, Indy beetle, CC0
- Burgaw, NC 28425, USA - panoramio (2), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burgaw, NC 28425, USA - panoramio (1), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burgaw, NC 28425, USA - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burgaw, NC 28425, USA - panoramio (3), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bubcets, Peterkirkland12563, CC BY-SA 3.0
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