Denton, North Carolina
Denton is a town of 1,506 people in Davidson County, North Carolina, founded in 1907.
Why visit Denton
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 8 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Mor-Val Hosiery Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Denton
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About Denton
Denton is a town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 1,494.
From the Wikipedia article Denton, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Mor-Val Hosiery Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic textile mill in North Carolina, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes8
Rick's Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
18120 S NC Highway 109, Denton
Su-Fr 05:00-21:30; Sa 04:00-21:30
Village Restaurant
Diner · American
North Main Street, Denton
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00
The Classic Family Restaurant
Restaurant
17511 NC 109, Denton
Th-Su 11:00-20:00
Troutman's BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.9 mi
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00
ShortStops (Burgers & Shakes)
Fast food · American, Barbecue, Breakfast, Chicken, Hotdog, Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
18159 Denton rd
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship6
Mount Ebal Methodist Protestant Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Church building in North Carolina, United States of America
History
The land that is now Denton was originally inhabited by Native American peoples long before European settlement. During the colonial era, the region formed part of the vast land holdings of Lord Granville, a descendant of Sir George Carteret, one of the original Lords Proprietors of Carolina. Lord Granville eventually sold his interests in North Carolina to King George II. This royal holding stretched from the Virginia border southward to an area a few miles beyond the present site of Denton. Following the American Revolutionary War, the Crown lost control of these lands, and ownership passed to the State of North Carolina.
In 1819, Richardson Finch purchased 517 acres that included the hill at the modern intersection of East Salisbury Street and North Carolina Highway 109. At the time the area became known as Finch's Hill, later also called Red Hill, a name still used locally today when referring to the intersection. As the community slowly developed around Finch's property, the settlement became known as Finch's Cross Roads.
From the History section of Denton, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare2
Map of Denton
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 60°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Asheboro 2 W (16 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
Davidson County has had 19 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)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Asheboro Regional Airport (HBI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Southmont 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Lexington 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Badin 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Thomasville 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Trinity 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Asheboro 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Spencer 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Rockwell 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Tyro 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Albemarle 20 mi south, about 32 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
- Mount Ebal Methodist Protestant Church, AmaryllisGardener, CC BY-SA 4.0
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