Cordova, North Carolina
Cordova is a community of 1,372 people in Richmond County, North Carolina.
Why visit Cordova
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Bank of Pee Dee Building and Covington Plantation House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Cordova
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cordova
Cordova is an unincorporated community and former census-designated place in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cordova had a population of 1,653. Cordova has a post office with ZIP code 28330.
From the Wikipedia article Cordova, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks9
Bank of Pee Dee Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Rockingham, United States of America
Covington Plantation House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
H. C. Watson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic home located at Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina
Hannah Pickett Mill No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Textile mill in Rockingham, North Carolina
Manufacturers Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Rockingham, United States of America
Richmond County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Courthouse in North Carolina, United States
Rockingham County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Courthouse in North Carolina, United States
Rockingham Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
U. S. Post Office and Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship4
Southwood Pentecostal Holiness Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.3 mi
468 US-1, Rockingham
Gas and EV charging1
History
A post office, named Steeles Mill, existed in the area of Cordova as early as 1828. A Cordova post office was established in 1899.
From the History section of Cordova, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Cordova
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hamlet (7 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
Richmond County has had 15 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
Cheraw Municipal Airport (HCW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Laurinburg 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Pinehurst 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Candor 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Southern Pines 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Biscoe 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Carthage 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Albemarle 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Badin 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Monroe 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fayetteville 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 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
- H. C. WATSON HOUSE, RICHMOND COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Post Office & Federal, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richmond County Court House6, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockingham County Courthouse North Carolina, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Manufacturers Building2, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of Pee Dee Building2, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Covington Plantation House, Nyttend, Public domain
- ROCKINGHAM HISTORIC DISTRICT; RICHMOND COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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