Maiden, North Carolina
Maiden is a town of 3,788 people in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Why visit Maiden
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include David F. Propst House and Foil–Cline House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Maiden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Maiden
Maiden is a town in Catawba and Lincoln counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 3,845 at the 2023 census.
From the Wikipedia article Maiden, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
David F. Propst House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Foil–Cline House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Franklin D. Reinhardt and Harren–Hood Farms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Miller–Cansler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Rudisill–Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Self–Trott–Bickett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
William Pinckney Reinhardt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes5
3 Hermanos Mexican Grill
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
11 North Carolina Avenue, Maiden
Brookwood Cafe & Catering
Restaurant · 2.4 mi
202 Providence Mill Road, Maiden
Scottie's Bar-b-que
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
102 South Main Avenue, Maiden
Churches and places of worship13
Memorial Reformed Church
Church · Reformed · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Church building in North Carolina, United States of America
201 East Main Street, Maiden
Salem Union Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Church building in North Carolina, United States of America
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Church building in North Carolina, United States of America
Saint Martin's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
214 West Main Street, Maiden
1 more on the map.
History
Maiden was incorporated on March 7, 1883, as a cotton mill site and trading center. The town is named from a creek north of the area called "Maiden Creek". The name of the creek is thought to be of Native American origin. Historians claim that the name "Maiden" stems from the native-grown "Maidencane" grass, which is found throughout the town to this day.
The town also calls itself "The Biggest Little Football Town in the World", because of the strong community support for its local high school football team.
The David F. Propst House, Memorial Reformed Church, Miller–Cansler House, Franklin D. Reinhardt and Harren–Hood Farms, William Pinckney Reinhardt House, and Salem Union Church and Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Maiden, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of Maiden
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 34°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Catawba 5 Sw (7 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
Catawba County has had 13 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)
- 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
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Newton 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Lincolnton 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Conover 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Claremont 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Hickory 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Denver 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Long View 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Lake Norman of Catawba 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Hildebran 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Lake Norman of Iredell 17 mi east, about 27 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
- Memorial Reformed Church, Skepticalpoet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Foil Cline House, Librerica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS053-E-281182 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-282316 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-7373 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS033-E-21846 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-278791 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-98172 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- US Route 321 close to Startown, SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
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