Harrisburg, North Carolina
Harrisburg is a town of 19,633 people in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, founded in 1732.
Why visit Harrisburg
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Truliant Amphitheater, Eugene Wilson Hodges Farm, Meek House and Reedy Creek Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Harrisburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harrisburg
Harrisburg is a town in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States. It is a northeastern suburb of Charlotte. In the 2020 census, the population was 18,967.
From the Wikipedia article Harrisburg, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Truliant Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 3.9 mi
Open-air concert venue in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks9
Eugene Wilson Hodges Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic home and farm in North Carolina, United States
Meek House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Robert Harvey Morrison Farm and Pioneer Mills Gold Mine
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Spears House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
White Oak Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Original Site Rocky River Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · Presbyterian · 2.1 mi
Here was erected in 1754 the first Rocky River church, The first church between between Yadkin and Catawba rivers. This spot was the...
Pharr Millhouse Historic Site
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
6305 Pharr Mill Road, Harrisburg
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Reedy Creek Park
Park · 4.6 mi
Park in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes43
Harrisburg Family House Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
5429 NC-49, Harrisburg
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Best China Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.1 mi
9601 Brookdale Drive, Charlotte
Capriccio Pizza and Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 2.1 mi
9611 Brookdale Drive, Charlotte
Cicis
Restaurant · Pizza, Buffet · 3.2 mi
10900 University City Boulevard, Charlotte
Captain Steve's in Harrisburg
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
5645 Highway 49 South, Harrisburg
Chong Chin Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
4232 NC Highway 49 South, Harrisburg
31 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Rocky River Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Harrisburg Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
6525 Morehead Road, Harrisburg
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging12
Harris Teeter Fuel Center
Gas station · 1.8 mi
12194 University City Boulevard, Harrisburg
Schools, colleges and libraries41
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
School · 5.9 mi
8000 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
School · 5.8 mi
4511 Weddington Road, Concord
Cato Middle College High School
School · 5.7 mi
8120 Grier Rd Suite 171-B, Charlotte
Healthcare4
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
13470 Plaza Road Extension, Charlotte
Map of Harrisburg
137 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 38°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Concord (8 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
Cabarrus County has had 15 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
Atrium Health Harrisburg Heliport (NR30) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Concord 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Midland 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Charlotte 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Davidson 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Cornelius 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Belmont 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Albemarle 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Gastonia 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Clemmons 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Asheboro 55 mi northeast, 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
- Harrisburg nc, Harrisburg_11, CC BY 2.0
- Harrisburg City Hall - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Providence Baptist Church, Harrisburg, North Carolina 01, Scott Ritchie, CC BY 2.0
- Spears House 2, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Harvey Morrison House, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Providence Baptist Church, Harrisburg, North Carolina 02, Scott Ritchie, CC BY 2.0
- Full kitchen view from wet bar, Zoe's Dog, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Francesca Corbett and Allison Lee take Gold at the 2021 USA Badminton Junior National Championships in June 2021, Gfcorbett, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS067-E-151277 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-4826 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-27223 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Rocky River (Presbyterian) Church, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Commerative Plaque at side of Rocky River Church, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Session House (1839) to the side of Rocky River Church, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrance to Cemetery behind Rocky River Church, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-50663 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-72177 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-56299 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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