Maxton, North Carolina
Maxton is a town of 2,330 people in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Why visit Maxton
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Carolina College, Dr. Evan Alexander Erwin House and Maxton Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Maxton
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About Maxton
Maxton is a town in Robeson and Scotland counties, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,110 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Maxton, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Dr. Evan Alexander Erwin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic home located at Laurinburg, Scotland County, North Carolina, United States
Maxton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
National historic district located at Maxton, Robeson County, North Carolina
Stewart-Hawley-Malloy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
House in Scotland County, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Churches and places of worship4
History
The Maxton area was first settled in the 18th century. The community was incorporated in 1874 under the name of Shoe Heel. The name changed to Tilden, in honor of 1876 U.S. President candidate Samuel J. Tilden. The name reverted to Shoe Heel in 1881, before finally settling on Maxton in 1887.
As the agriculture industry consolidated into larger corporate ventures in the 1960s, Maxton's status as a local market town declined. Located west of Interstate 95, its economy continued to wane in the following decades without the arrival of new industry. White people began leaving in search of better prospects, leading Maxton to become a majority-black town by 2000. With a newly elected government comprising many black officials, the town began expanding its incorporated limits to include many old black neighborhoods. In 2004, a highway bypass around the town was completed, depriving local businesses of the spending of travelers they had previously enjoyed.
The Maxton Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
From the History section of Maxton, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Gilbert Patterson Memorial Public Library
Library
210 North Florence Street, Maxton
Map of Maxton
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 36°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 83°F | 59°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 64°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 41°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laurinburg Maxton Ap (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
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
Laurinburg-Maxton Airport (MXE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Laurinburg 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Pembroke 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Red Springs 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Raeford 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Hamer 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Lumberton 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Bennettsville 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Dillon 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Fairmont 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- St. Pauls 22 mi east, about 35 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
- Maxton, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dr. Evan Alexander Erwin House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stewart-Hawley-Malloy House 1, Donovan Matthews, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maxton, NC Historic District, Indy beetle, CC0
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