Jonesville, North Carolina
Jonesville is a town of 2,860 people in Yadkin County, North Carolina, founded in 1811.
Why visit Jonesville
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Starmount Cinema V, Cedar Point, Chatham Manufacturing Mill and Chatham Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Jonesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jonesville
Jonesville, originally called Allen's Settlement, founded in 1811 under the name of Martinsborough, is the oldest town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,308 at the 2020 census. The town grew by nearly 800 residents in 2001 when it merged with neighboring Arlington. Recognized as the Heart of the Yadkin Valley, Jonesville is a gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Yadkin Valley Heritage/Cultural Corridor and to local wineries in the Swan Creek AVA and the larger Yadkin Valley AVA, as well as offering access to the Yadkin River.
From the Wikipedia article Jonesville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Cedar Point
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Chatham Manufacturing Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Textile mill in North Carolina, US
Downtown Elkin Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Elkin Creek Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States of America
Gwyn Avenue–Bridge Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Elkin, North Carolina
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Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Hospital in the United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Chatham Park
Park · 0.8 mi
All-Purpose/General Use Field (Two Back Stops), 2 Batting Cages, Soccer Field, Picnic Shelter
600 East Main Street, Elkin
Elkin Municipal Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Tennis, Baseball, Soccer, Basketball Court, Bicycle Skills Course, Swimming Pool, Multi-Use Hike/Bike Trail, Amphitheater, Gazebo,...
399 NC 268 W, Elkin
Restaurants and cafes20
Harry's Place
Restaurant · Southern · 1.2 mi
135 Front Street, Elkin
Mo-Fr 11:00-13:30; We 11:00-13:30,17:00-21:00; Fr...
Benny’s Italian Resturant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
1538 NC-67, Jonesville
Southern On Main
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
102 East Main Street, Elkin
8 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Hamilton Inn Jonesville NC
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1540 NC Highway 67, Jonesville
Churches and places of worship5
Mineral Springs Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
211 Cedarbrook Road, Jonesville
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Appalachian State Univ Academy At Elkin
School · 1.3 mi
195 Old Virginia Rd, Elkin
Map of Jonesville
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 23°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 24°F | 3.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 31°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 40°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 26°F | 4.0 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elkin (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
Yadkin 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)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilkes County Airport (IKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Elkin 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Boonville 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Yadkinville 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Dobson 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Hays 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- North Wilkesboro 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Fairplains 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Mulberry 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Wilkesboro 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Mount Airy 22 mi northeast, about 36 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
- Chatham Manufacturing, Alexchatham, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital (former), G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexander Martin Smith House, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Elkin NC Downtown, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cedar Point, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elkin Creek Mill, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
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