Lumberton, North Carolina
Lumberton is a city of 18,859 people in Robeson County, North Carolina, founded in 1787.
Why visit Lumberton
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Carolina Civic Center, Town and Country Four, United States Post Office and Alfred Rowland House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Lumberton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lumberton
Lumberton is a city in and the county seat of Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. As of 2020, its population was 19,025.
From the Wikipedia article Lumberton, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Carolina Civic Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Lumberton, North Carolina, United States
315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton
Museums and landmarks9
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Lumberton, North Carolina, USA
Alfred Rowland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Single-family detached home in Lumberton, North Carolina
Baker Sanatorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Hospital in North Carolina, United States
Humphrey-Williams Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States
Lumberton Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Lumberton, North Carolina
Luther Henry Caldwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Lumberton, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Robeson County
Planters Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Lumberton, United States of America
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Robeson County Agricultural Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Lumberton, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes46
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.9 mi
223 Wintergreen Drive, Lumberton
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Waffle House
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
3090 West 5th Street, Lumberton
24/7
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · Barbecue, Chicken · 2.6 mi
5050 Fayetteville Road
Nov 27,Dec 25 off
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
3375 Lackey Street, Lumberton
Huddle House
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
2806 West 5th Street, Lumberton
Bravo Pleasant Pizza
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
3557 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton
34 more on the map.
History
Robeson County, North Carolina, was formed in 1787. General John Willis, owner of the Red Banks plantation, lobbied to have the county's new seat of government located on his land. The site of Lumberton was chosen due to its central location in the county, proximity to a reliable ford of the Lumber River, and as it was where several roads intersected. Willis turned over 170 acres, which were surveyed and disbursed in a lottery held under the auspices of the county court on August 14, 1787. As the site was heavily forested, trees were felled to make way for a courthouse, business and residential lots, streets, a commons, and a public square. The first courthouse was a wooden residence sold by Willis to the county and moved into place after the land was clear. Lumberton was formally created by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly on November 3, 1788, which granted the town a charter and the power to levy taxes. The community was named in homage to the Lumber River.
From the History section of Lumberton, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Churches and places of worship15
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.6 mi
918 Piney Grove Road, Lumberton
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.7 mi
1202 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare6
Map of Lumberton
152 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 35°F | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 6.2 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lumberton 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
Robeson 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)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Barker Ten Mile 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Pembroke 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Fairmont 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- St. Pauls 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Bladenboro 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Prospect 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Hope Mills 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Laurinburg 28 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Fayetteville 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Anderson Creek 44 mi north, 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
- Downtown Lumberton North Carolina, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Lumberton Baptist Church, North Carolina, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A&P Lumberton, NC (8159824718), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairfield Inn & Suites - Lumberton, North Carolina, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian of Lumberton, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chestnut Street Methodist Church, Lumberton, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robeson County Courthouse, Lumberton NC from west 5th street, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robeson County Courthouse, Lumberton NC close view, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robeson County Courthouse, Lumberton North Carolina, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Lumberton North Carolina (cropped), Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welcome to Downtown Lumberton North Carolina, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Civil War memorial at Robeson County Courthouse, Lumberton NC, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lumberton NC former fire station at sunset, Halenhardy, CC0
- Kmart Lumberton, NC (8159852128), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Lumberton, NC (8159854324), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Lumberton, NC (8159819211), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Lumberton, NC (8159852886), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lumberton, NC former post office from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Carolina Civic Center (Lumberton NC) E entrance1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Robeson County Ag Bldg center from S 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Lumberton NC 409-411-413A N Elm St 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Baker Sanatorium (Lumberton NC) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Alfred Rowland house (Lumberton NC) 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Luther Henry Caldwell house (Lumberton NC) from NE 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Planters Bldg (Lumberton NC) from NW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Rusty (5533233217), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0292), USDAgov, Public domain
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0288), USDAgov, Public domain
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0293), USDAgov, Public domain
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0304), USDAgov, Public domain
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0307), USDAgov, Public domain
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0347), USDAgov, Public domain
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0350), USDAgov, Public domain
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0345), USDAgov, Public domain
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0322), USDAgov, Public domain
- Chevrolet Corvair convertible Z-body red NC-f, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chevrolet Corvair convertible Z-body red NC-r, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0326), USDAgov, Public domain
- Johnny's Hot Dogs (8602245389), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hurricane Matthew 2016 (20161016-FNS-LSC-0280), USDAgov, Public domain
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