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Goldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro is a city of 34,383 people in Wayne County, North Carolina, founded in 1787.
Why visit Goldsboro
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 150 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include UEC Theatres 12, Borden Manufacturing Company, Goldsboro Union Station and Kidnetix.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Goldsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Goldsboro
Goldsboro, originally Goldsborough, is a city in and the county seat of Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 33,657 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearby town of Waynesboro was founded in 1787, and Goldsboro was incorporated in 1847.
From the Wikipedia article Goldsboro, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks21
Borden Manufacturing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic mill complex in North Carolina, US
Goldsboro Union Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Railway station in Goldsboro, the United States of America
Harry Fitzhugh Lee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
L. D. Giddens and Son Jewelry Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic building in North Carolina, US
Odd Fellows Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States
Solomon and Henry Weil Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Houses in Goldsboro, North Carolina
Wayne County Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
116 North William Street, Goldsboro
Tu-Fr 11:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Battle of Goldsborough Bridge
Monument and historic site · 4.2 mi
December 17, 1862
Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
S/n 81-0987
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Kiddie Hawk Indoor Playground
Playground · 1.9 mi
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa, Su 10:00-18:00
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes150
Brooklyn Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
912 North Spence Avenue
Su, Th 11:00-20:30; Mo-We 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.2 mi
1100 North Berkeley Boulevard, Goldsboro
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Wilber's Barbecue
Restaurant · 3.4 mi
4172 US-70 Business, Goldsboro
We-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.7 mi
1013 Sunburst Drive, Goldsboro
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Empire Fire Mongolian Grill
Restaurant · Mongolian Grill · 2.3 mi
1209 North Berkeley Boulevard, Goldsboro
Logan's Roadhouse
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
1011 Sunburst Drive, Goldsboro
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.7 mi
600 North Berkeley Boulevard, Goldsboro
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:00
Afterburner Kiosk
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Burger, Noodle, Pasta, Sandwich, Seafood · 2.3 mi
Humphrey Street
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; Sa-Su 00:00-03:00
138 more on the map.
History
Around 1787, when Wayne County was formed, a town named Waynesborough grew around the county's courthouse. In 1787, William Whitfield III (son of William Whitfield II) and his son were appointed "Directors and Trustees"
for designing and building the town. Located on the east bank of the Neuse River, the town became the county seat. Population growth in Waynesborough continued through the 1830s. However, that changed once the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad was completed in the early 1840s. By then, a hotel had been built at the intersection of the railroad and New Bern Road, which grew into a community after the train started to transport passengers from there.
More and more citizens soon moved from Waynesborough to the growing village, named eventually "Goldsborough's Junction" after Major Matthew T. Goldsborough, an Assistant Chief Engineer with the railroad line. Later it was shortened simply to Goldsborough. In 1847, the town was incorporated and became the new Wayne County seat following a vote of the citizens of Wayne County. Local legend has it the Goldsborough supporters put moonshine in the town's well to encourage people to vote for Goldsborough.
From the History section of Goldsboro, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Goldsboro - Base Area
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1003 Sunburst Drive, Goldsboro
Americas Best Value Inn Goldsboro
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
701 U S 70 Byp, Goldsboro
Churches and places of worship94
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.0 mi
600 11th Street, Goldsboro
Adamsville Church
Church · Baptist · 2.4 mi
1302 North Berkeley Boulevard, Goldsboro
Belfast Pentecostal Holiness Church
Place of worship · 3.7 mi
3093 US-117, Goldsboro
Ray of Hope Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church
Church · 2.7 mi
1331 West New Hope Road, Goldsboro
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.2 mi
901 Harris Street, Goldsboro
Saint Francis Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.5 mi
503 Forest Hill Drive, Goldsboro
Shopping31
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Healthcare11
DaVita Coastal Plains Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.0 mi
209 NC-111 South, Goldsboro
FastMed Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
212 North Spence Avenue, Goldsboro
Goshen Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
200 West Ash Street, Goldsboro
Map of Goldsboro
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 66°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Goldsboro 4 Se Hcn (2 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
Wayne 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)
- 2020-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field (ISO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Elroy 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- New Hope 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Mar-Mac 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Brogden 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Walnut Creek 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Clayton 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Garner 42 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fuquay-Varina 48 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Raleigh 49 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cary 55 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 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
- Fountain in Goldsboro, Indy beetle, CC0
- Kmart Goldsboro, NC (7849118842), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Goldsboro, NC (7849119814), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Goldsboro, NC (7849117874), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Goldsboro, NC (7849123246), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Goldsboro, NC (7849122006), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Goldsboro, NC (7849115850), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Goldsboro, NC (7849116894), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Goldsboro, NC (7849120900), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Winn Dixie (now Save A Lot) Goldsboro, NC (7848968612), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Borden Manufacturing, Goldsboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wayne Cotton Mill, Goldsboro, NC (8170258709), Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain
- Greetings from Goldsboro, North Carolina - Large Letter Postcard (6800035426), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Goldsboro, Msgt programmer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut and George in Goldsboro, northern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Walnut and George in Goldsboro, southeastern angle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Walnut and George in Goldsboro, northeastern angle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Goldsboro Union Station, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Goldsboro Union Station 2013-03-30 23-12-46, Sirduckee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goldsboro Union Station 2013-03-30 23-14-20, Sirduckee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goldsboro Union Station 2013-03-30 23-18-50, Sirduckee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goldsboro Union Station - corner view, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows full facade, Msgt programmer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows front door, Msgt programmer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows back view, Msgt programmer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RR Building Oct 2013 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- At Seymour Johnson AFB - panoramio, Larry Lamb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NS Camp Cars and Water Tower Oct 2013 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oct 2013 on NS Railroad. Freight House. - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Railroad NS Freight House Oct 2013 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Weil house, Msgt programmer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Solomon Weil house, Msgt programmer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- K&W Cafeteria - Berkeley Mall (7941759834), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Berkeley Mall (7941745692), Mike Kalasnik from Charlotte, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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