Erwin, North Carolina
Erwin is a town of 4,687 people in Harnett County, North Carolina.
Why visit Erwin
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 10 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Dunn Commercial Historic District, Erwin Commercial Historic District and Chicora Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Erwin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Erwin
Erwin is a town that is located in the eastern part of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States, located approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) from Dunn and approximately 20 miles (32 km) from Fayetteville. The city is a part of the Dunn, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is additionally a part of the greater Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC CSA, according to the United States Census Bureau. Currently, the city has a population of 5,270 as of the 2020 census. Its current mayor is Randy Baker, who has been the mayor since being elected on May 17, 2022.
From the Wikipedia article Erwin, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Dunn Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Erwin Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Gen. William C. Lee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
John A. McKay House and Manufacturing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic buildings in North Carolina, United States
Kenneth L. Howard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Dunn, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Harnett County
Averasboro Battlefield and Museum
Museum · 4.0 mi
Civil war battefield and museum in Dunn, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes10
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
2102 West Cumberland Street, Dunn
Hardee's
Fast food · Burger · 1.6 mi
600 East Jackson Boulevard, Erwin
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.1 mi
2304 West Cumberland Street, Dunn
Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Zaxby's
Fast food · Chicken · 1.3 mi
501 East Jackson Boulevard, Erwin
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
Awesome Burger Co
Fast food · Burger · 2.1 mi
2300 West Cumberland Street, Dunn
Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00
Churches and places of worship12
First Baptist Church of Erwin
Church · Baptist
300 South 12th Street, Erwin
History
Prior to Erwin, there was a colonial-era settlement in the area known as "Averasboro". The Battle of Averasborough was fought nearby during the American Civil War. In 1902, the Duke family built the Erwin Cotton Mill, which closed on December 1, 2000, due to the North American Free Trade Agreement increasing the labor costs of the mill workers, leaving Swift Textiles to relocate the mill's operations to Mexico. The new town was named "Duke" after the founding shareholders. In 1925, the name was changed to "Erwin" because of the formation of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Oak Grove, Averasboro Battlefield Historic District, and Downtown Erwin are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On 12 July 2026 around 9 PM local time, a vehicle struck one of the transmission towers that serves the town, leaving the town without electricity service for the entire night, carrying into the next day. Duke Energy had to replace the pole with a temporary power pole that will serve until a new permanent tower is installed. No people were injured during the incident, as it was caused by weather.
From the History section of Erwin, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
Map of Erwin
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dunn 4 Nw (1 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
Harnett County has had 17 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
Barclaysville Field Airport (NC44) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Dunn 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Coats 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Buies Creek 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Benson 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Angier 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Anderson Creek 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Eastover 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Fuquay-Varina 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Spring Lake 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Fayetteville 24 mi southwest, about 38 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
- Erwin, NC, Dincher, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gen. William C. Lee House, Nyttend, Public domain
- John A. McKay House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kenneth L. Howard House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dunn North Carolina 6-23-2014, Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Just Crack an Egg Front, Snowc776, CC BY-SA 4.0
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