Laurinburg, North Carolina
Laurinburg is a city of 15,087 people in Scotland County, North Carolina, founded in 1877.
Why visit Laurinburg
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include St. Andrews University, Laurinburg Cinema, Central School and E. Hervey Evans House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Laurinburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Laurinburg
Laurinburg is a city in and the county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. Located in south central North Carolina near the South Carolina border, Laurinburg is southwest of Fayetteville and was home to St. Andrews University. The population was 14,978 at the 2020 Census.
From the Wikipedia article Laurinburg, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
St. Andrews University
School · 1.2 mi
Former educational institution in North Carolina, U.S.
Museums and landmarks8
Central School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
School in Laurinburg, North Carolina
E. Hervey Evans House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Laurinburg, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
John Blue House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Mag Blue House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
McRae-McQueen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Stewart-Hawley-Malloy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
House in Scotland County, North Carolina
Thomas J. Gill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
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Villa Nova
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
House in Scotland County, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes17
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
1420 South Main Street, Laurinburg
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Su 07:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
1712 Highway 401 South, Laurinburg
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.5 mi
1642 South Main Street, Laurinburg
Mo-We 10:00-24:00; Th-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.5 mi
1306 Scotland Crossing, Laurinburg
Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr 10:00-02:00; Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
Zaxby's
Fast food · Chicken
905 US Highway 401 South, Laurinburg
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
5 more on the map.
History
Settlers arrived at the present town site around 1785. The settlement was named for a prominent family, the McLaurins. The name was originally spelled Laurinburgh and pronounced as if it were spelled "Laurinboro", similar to the pronunciation of Edinburgh in Scotland, though the "h" was later dropped. The community was initially located within the jurisdiction of Richmond County. In 1840, Laurinburg had a saloon, a store, and a few shacks. Laurinburg High School, a private school, was established in 1852. The settlement prospered in the years following. A line of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad was built through Laurinburg in the 1850s, with the first train reaching Laurinburg in 1861. The railroad's shops were moved to Laurinburg in 1865 in the hope they would be safer from Union Army attack; however, in March of that year, Union forces reached Laurinburg and burned the railroad depot and temporary shops. The shops were later rebuilt. Laurinburg was incorporated in 1877. In 1894 the railway shops were moved out of the town and, combined with low cotton prices, property values in the area decreased and the town experienced an economic depression.
From the History section of Laurinburg, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laurinburg
Motel and hotel
400 Plaza Drive, Laurinburg
Churches and places of worship12
Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.4 mi
608 McColl Road
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare1
Map of Laurinburg
81 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 33°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 36°F | 3.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 50°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 70°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laurinburg (1 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
Scotland County has had 15 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
Laurinburg-Maxton Airport (MXE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Laurel Hill 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Scotch Meadows 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Maxton 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Gibson 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- McColl 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Wagram 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Bennettsville 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Hope Mills 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
- Fayetteville 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Anderson Creek 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 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
- Laurinburg, North Carolina, Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Food Lion Laurinburg, NC (8159793069), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Food Lion Laurinburg, NC (8159826820), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Laurinburg, SC (8159825418), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Laurinburg, SC (8159791431), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Laurinburg Central School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Laurinburg Banner, Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quality Parts & Equipment Co - Laurinburg, North Carolina, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mag Blue House 1, Donovan Matthews, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villa Nova NC 1, Donovan Matthews, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Blue House 2, Corydjhughes, Public domain
- McRae-McQueen House 1, Donovan Matthews, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stewart-Hawley-Malloy House 1, Donovan Matthews, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laurel Hill PCUSA, Scotland County, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kmart Lauinburg, SC (8159858020), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Lauinburg, SC (8159855012), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Lauinburg, SC (8159855696), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Lauinburg, SC (8159857376), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Lauinburg, SC (8159822497), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dr. Evan Alexander Erwin House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hervey Evans House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Gill House view 2013, Nativeelderassist, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Blue House (8635637172), Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain
- St. Andrews University lake and buildings, Hugh M. Morton, Public domain
- Detamble library exterior, Detamblelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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