Hope Mills, North Carolina
Hope Mills is a town of 17,939 people in Cumberland County, North Carolina, founded in 1766.
Why visit Hope Mills
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Millstone Cinemas 14, Hope Mills Historic District, Hope Mills Golfview Greenway and Fantasy Lake Waterpark.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Hope Mills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hope Mills
Hope Mills is a town in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hope Mills had a population of 17,808.
From the Wikipedia article Hope Mills, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Hope Mills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Fantasy Lake Waterpark
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
5869 Permastone Lake Road, Hope Mills
closed
Restaurants and cafes31
La Cocina Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
3310 Footbridge Lane, Fayetteville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Stop Button Bar and Arcade
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
4251 Legion Road
Mo-Th 15:00-00:00; Fr 15:00-03:00; Sa 12:00-03:00; Su 14:00-22:00
Fred Chason's Grandsons Buffet
Diner · American · 2.8 mi
5339 Marracco Drive, Hope Mills
19 more on the map.
History
Chartered in 1891, Hope Mills can trace its beginning back to 1766, when due to the wealth of natural water power and the abundance of timber, a lumber camp, saw mill, grist mill, and pottery business were established. In 1839, construction of the first cotton mill powered by the Hope Mills Dam was completed and was the beginning of a new era for the town. Much of the heritage and the town's name itself can be attributed to the cotton-milling industry that followed.
Before it was known as Hope Mills, the area was known as Little Rockfish Village and as Hope Mills Number One.
The local cotton mill and many other buildings were burned by General Sherman's troops during the Civil War.
The Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church and Hope Mills Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Hope Mills, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hope Mills-Fayetteville Airport
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
3111 North Main Street, Hope Mills
Churches and places of worship12
Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Lighthouse Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
5991 Rockfish Road, Hope Mills
Stoney Point Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
6554 Rockfish Road, Fayetteville
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Map of Hope Mills
106 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 36°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 82°F | 60°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 5.4 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 65°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 53°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fayetteville Rgnl Ap (5 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
Cumberland County has had 18 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
Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Parkton 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Rockfish 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Fayetteville 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- St. Pauls 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Vander 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Anderson Creek 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Fuquay-Varina 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Apex 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Garner 53 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Clayton 56 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
- Hope Mills Town Hall, Dincher, Public domain
- Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Main and Lakeview, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
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