Louisburg, North Carolina
Louisburg is a town of 3,263 people in Franklin County, North Carolina, founded in 1779.
Why visit Louisburg
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 26 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Louisburg College and Cooke House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Louisburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Louisburg
Louisburg is a town in and the county seat of Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 3,064. The town is located approximately 29 miles northeast of the state capital, Raleigh, and located about 31 miles south of the Virginia border. It is also the home of Louisburg College, the oldest two-year coeducational college in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Louisburg, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Jones Performing Arts Center, Louisburg College Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Museums and landmarks13
Louisburg College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Methodist college in North Carolina, United States
Cooke House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Franklin County Training School-Riverside Union School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
Fuller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic home at Louisburg, North Carolina
Green Hill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Plantation house in Franklin County, North Carolina
Louisburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
National historic district in Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina, United States
Massenburg Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Plantation in Franklin County, North Carolina
Person Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Portridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Rose Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Thomas and Lois Wheless House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Louisburg, North Carolina
Williamson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes26
Packhouse Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
500 Retail Way, Louisburg
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Golden China
Restaurant · Chinese
139
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Johnnys Barbecue
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
8446 NC-56, Louisburg
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
LA CATRINA J.R RESTAURANTE MEXICANO
Restaurant · Mexican
125 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg
Remington Grill
Restaurant · Burger · 0.4 mi
309 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg
Agaves Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
601 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg
Global Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
314 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg
Village Dairy Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
701 North Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg
14 more on the map.
History
Louisburg was established in 1779 and named in honor of King Louis XVI of France, who was aiding the American Revolution at the time. Louisburg was established on land purchased for the erection of a courthouse.
In June 1965, the local newspaper and radio station publicized the names and addresses of African-American families who had applied to attend white schools in Franklin County. The families were attacked on numerous occasions by white extremists, who fired into their homes or destroyed their cars. In the summer of 1966, a series of cross burnings were perpetrated by the Ku Klux Klan in Franklin County, including one in front of the County Board of Education in Louisburg.
From the History section of Louisburg, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship1
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.4 mi
460 Fox Park Road, Louisburg
Shopping5
El Super #2 Mexican Store
Grocery · 0.5 mi
324 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare3
Carolina QuickCare Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
506 Retail Way, Louisburg
Map of Louisburg
70 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 28°F | 3.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 30°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Louisburg Hcn (0 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
Franklin 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
Ball Airport (79NC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Franklinton 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Lake Royale 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Wake Forest 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Rolesville 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Henderson 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Creedmoor 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Wendell 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Knightdale 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Butner 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Raleigh 26 mi southwest, about 43 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
- MAIN BUILDING, LOUISBURG COLLEGE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FULLER HOUSE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WILLIAMSON HOUSE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LOUISBURG HISTORIC DISTRICT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin County Training School, Louisburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- THOMAS AND LOIS WHELESS HOUSE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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