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Butner, North Carolina
Butner is a town of 8,065 people in Granville County, North Carolina.
Why visit Butner
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include First National Bank Building and Joseph P. Hunt Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Butner
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Butner
Butner is a town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,397 as of the 2020 census. Butner was managed by the state of North Carolina from 1947 through 2007.
From the Wikipedia article Butner, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
First National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Bank building in Creedmoor, North Carolina
Joseph P. Hunt Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Human settlement in United States of America
Obediah Winston Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes12
City Tavern Creedmoor
Bar and pub · 3.2 mi
404 North Main Street, Creedmoor
Don Murray's Barbecue To Go
Restaurant · 3.2 mi
702 North Main Street, Creedmoor
El Corral Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · 3.2 mi
406 North Main Street, Creedmoor
Finch's Family Restaurant of Creedmoor
Restaurant · 3.2 mi
101 West Masonic Road, Creedmoor
Mixed Cultures
Restaurant · 3.1 mi
124 West Church Street, Creedmoor
Owl House Cafe | Grill
Restaurant · 3.2 mi
209 North Main Street, Creedmoor
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
1586 Highway 56, Creedmoor
Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00
Where to stay5
Quality Inn & Suites Creedmor - Butner
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
2575 West Lyon Station Road, Creedmoor
History
The area eventually comprising the town of Butner was originally land along the Occaneechi Path, a Native American trade route. Following the arrival of European settlers, it became a rural community populated by farmers. In August 1941, the U.S. federal government beginning planning for the development of a military facility in the area, motivated partly by its proximity to a rail line. Following the United States' entry into World War II that December, planning hastened and in January 1942 the government ordered locals to vacate their land. The government ultimately evicted between 400 and 500 families and razed most of their homes and agricultural buildings to make way for a U.S. Army camp. Construction commenced in March and Camp Butner officially opened in August 1942. It was named for Major General Henry W. Butner (1875–1937), a North Carolina native. Thousands of soldiers were trained at the camp for service overseas. By April 1946, activity at the facility had declined significantly and it was officially closed in January 1947.
From the History section of Butner, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare2
Map of Butner
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 36°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 5.3 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Falls Lake (12 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
Granville County has had 18 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
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Durham 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Wake Forest 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Morrisville 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Raleigh 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Chapel Hill 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Rolesville 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Henderson 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Carrboro 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Cary 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Apex 29 mi south, about 47 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
- Butner Town Hall, EbonyEaton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2009-02-23 Tower in Butner, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aerial, Camp Butner 001 (21955780899), State Archives of North Carolina, No restrictions
- First National Bank Building (Creedmoor, North Carolina), Indy beetle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chihuahua(long hair), Bigroger27509, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chihuahua(short hair), Bigroger27509, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rainbow in North Carolina, Bigroger27509, CC BY 3.0
- Steinchisma hians 155278604, John Kees, CC0
- ISS026-E-5285 - View of Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-19839 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-55404 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-54795 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-19840 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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