Hildebran, North Carolina
Hildebran is a town of 2,207 people in Burke County, North Carolina.
Why visit Hildebran
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Henry River Mill Village, Propst House and Royal Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Hildebran
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hildebran
Hildebran is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hildebran had a population of 1,679. It is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Hildebran, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Hildebran Farmers Market
Farm and orchard
109 South Center Street, Hildebran
Museums and landmarks2
Henry River Mill Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America
Propst House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes12
Frye Daddy's Diner
Restaurant
102 South Center Street, Hildebran
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 06:00-19:00
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bakery · 0.8 mi
320 I- 40 Access Road Southeast, Hildebran
Curley's Country Kitchen
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
3653 Curleys Fish Camp Road, Connelly Springs
Tex's Fish Camp
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
3452 Texs Fish Camp Road, Connelly Springs
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza
2935 Highway 70, Connelly Springs
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-23:00
History
There are two conflicting stories from where the name Hildebran came from. The one more accepted is that it was named after 19th-century land owner Solomon Hildebrand and his son Jacob; the other is that it was named after the 11th-century Pope Gregory VII (Hildebrand of Sovana). When Hildebran received its charter in 1899, the "d" was dropped from the name.
From the History section of Hildebran, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Houck's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries17
CB Hildebrand Public Library
Library · 0.6 mi
101-B;101 Main Avenue West, Hildebran
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
School · 5.3 mi
409 8Th Avenue Ne, Hickory
Map of Hildebran
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 40°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 48°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hickory Faa Ap 72301 (3 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
Burke County has had 17 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)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Connelly Springs 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Granite Falls 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Hickory 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Bethlehem 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Newton 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Drexel 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Cajah's Mountain 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Conover 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Lenoir 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Gamewell 14 mi northwest, about 23 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
- Hildebran-Municipal-Complex-nc, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- Houck's Chapel Hickory North Carolina, Tylerg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Propst House, Hickory North Carolina, Tylerg, CC BY-SA 3.0
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