Dortches, North Carolina
Dortches is a town of 1,158 people in Nash County, North Carolina.
Why visit Dortches
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Benvenue and Dortch House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Dortches
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dortches
Dortches is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,082 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Dortches, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Benvenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Dortch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Dr. Franklin Hart Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Farm in Nash County, North Carolina
Red Oak Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States of America
Nash County Confederate Monument
Monument and historic site · 4.5 mi
Confederate memorial in Rocky Mount, North Carolina,
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay5
Holiday Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
200 Enterprise Drive, Rocky Mount
Candlewood Suites Rocky Mount
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
688 English Road, Rocky Mount
History
The Dortch House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. On July 19, 2023, a EF3 tornado would strike the town, destroying many homes and leveling half of a local Pfizer plant. This tornado would stay on the ground for 16.5 miles.
From the History section of Dortches, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Nrm Early College High School
School · 3.3 mi
530 North Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount
Healthcare1
Map of Dortches
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 33°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 39°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rocky Mt Wilson Ap (11 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
Nash County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Rocky Mount 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Tarboro 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Wilson 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Bethel 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Roanoke Rapids 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Wendell 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Rolesville 35 mi west, about 56 min by car
- Wake Forest 37 mi west, about 59 min by car
- Greenville 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Raleigh 46 mi west, 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
- Red Oak Community House, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS014-E-17126 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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