Four Oaks, North Carolina
Four Oaks is a town of 2,459 people in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Why visit Four Oaks
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 10 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Four Oaks Commercial Historic District and Candlestick Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Four Oaks
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Four Oaks
Four Oaks is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Four Oaks had a population of 2,158.
From the Wikipedia article Four Oaks, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Four Oaks Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Candlestick Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Community town park with baseball fields.
441 Parker Road, Four Oaks
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Public Outdoor Learning Trail Seating
Park · 0.9 mi
An outdoor learning trail for the community and general public to walk and educate themselves on the different type of wildlife in the area.
Restaurants and cafes11
Four Oaks Restaurant & Grill
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
203 West Wellons Street, Four Oaks
Su 07:00-14:00; Mo-Fr 10:30-20:30; Sa 07:00-11:00
Baker’s Grill
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
101 West Wellons St, Four Oaks
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00
Panaderia Y Pastelería El Sol De Cuernavaca
Restaurant · Mexican
5837 US 301 Highway South, Four Oaks
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
6163 US 301 Highway South, Four Oaks
Fr, Sa 05:00-00:00; Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Su 05:30-23:00
Food City Grill
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
300 East Wellons Street, Four Oaks
Mo-Th 10:00-14:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-15:00
Where to stay3
History
Four Oaks was one of several towns founded along a branch of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, completed though Johnston County in 1886.
Four Oaks—named for four oak tree sprouts growing from a stump—incorporated in 1889, and at that time had a post office, a public gin, saw and grist mills, a saloon and general store, a church, and a population of 25. Cotton and tobacco farming were notable industries in the surrounding community.
A brick school for white students opened in 1923. By the 1930s, several rural schools near Four Oaks consolidated, and enrollment at the brick school increased to over 1,900 students, after which the school claimed to be the world's "largest rural consolidated school". An arsonist destroyed the building in 1987. An elementary school for black students opened in 1928.
Street lights were installed in 1907, and by 1910 Four Oaks had a population of 329.
The Four Oaks Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
From the History section of Four Oaks, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
James Bryan Creech Public Library
Library · 1.0 mi
206 West Hatcher Street, Four Oaks
The Innovation Academy At South Campus
School · 5.8 mi
521 Martin Luther King Dr, Smithfield
Healthcare3
Map of Four Oaks
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Smithfield Hcn (6 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
Johnston County has had 20 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, 16 miles away.
- Smithfield 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Benson 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Dunn 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Coats 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Clayton 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Archer Lodge 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Erwin 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Angier 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Buies Creek 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Garner 20 mi northwest, 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- Four Oaks Commercial Historic District; Main St & US 301, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.