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Kenansville, North Carolina
Kenansville is a town of 1,090 people in Duplin County, North Carolina, founded in 1735.
Why visit Kenansville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 9 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Needham Whitfield Herring House and Liberty Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Kenansville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kenansville
Kenansville is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 770 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Duplin County. The town was named for James Kenan, a member of the North Carolina Senate.
From the Wikipedia article Kenansville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Needham Whitfield Herring House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Liberty Hall
Museum
Historic house museum in North Carolina, United States
409 South Main Street, Kenansville
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes9
Granny’s Kitchen
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
306 North Main Street, Kenansville
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza
150 Liberty Square Shopping Center, Kenansville
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
Fast food
134 Liberty Square Shopping Center, Kenansville
West End Grill
Fast food · 0.5 mi
156 Mallard Street, Kenansville
Where to stay1
History
The Needham Whitfield Herring House and Kenansville Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Kenansville, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Med First Primary & Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
275 Mallard Street, Kenansville
Map of Kenansville
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Warsaw 5 E (4 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
Duplin 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)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Warsaw 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Rose Hill 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Beulaville 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Wallace 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Mount Olive 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Clinton 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Dudley 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Brogden 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Richlands 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Goldsboro 29 mi north, about 47 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
- Duplin County Courthouse 2, Indy beetle, CC0
- 20180924-OSEC-LSC-0618 (44010810815), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
- Duplin County Courthouse - North Carolina, APK, CC BY 4.0
- Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina May 2014 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JamesSpruntClockTower1, King Carolina, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JamesSpruntClockTower2, King Carolina, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20180924-OSEC-LSC-0659 (29986553197), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
- 20180924-OSEC-LSC-0023 (43979945565), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
- JamesSpruntCommunityCollege, King Carolina, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20180924-OSEC-LSC-0673 (44203368444), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
- 20180924-OSEC-LSC-0610 (44010821185), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
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