Moravian Falls, North Carolina
Moravian Falls is a community of 1,285 people in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
Why visit Moravian Falls
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Moravian Falls, Benjamin Hubbard House, Brown-Cowles House and Cowles Law Office and Oakwoods Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Moravian Falls
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moravian Falls
Moravian Falls (formerly, Petersburg and Forks of the Road) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,712 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Moravian Falls, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Country Square Fresh Produce
Farm and orchard · 1.1 mi
122 Country Sq Drive, Wilksboro
Museums and landmarks13
Benjamin Hubbard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Brown-Cowles House and Cowles Law Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Wilkesboro, NC, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Downtown Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Downtown Wilkesboro Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
J. L. Hemphill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
J. T. Ferguson Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic building in North Carolina, US
Johnson-Hubbard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Old Wilkes County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Prison in Wilkesboro, United States of America
Southern Railway Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Railway station in North Wilkesboro, the United States of America
Thomas B. Finley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Thomas B. Finley Law Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic law office located at Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Courthouse in North Carolina, United States
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes8
Sagebrush Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.2 mi
1302 South Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro
Moravian Falls Grill
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
2094 Moravian Falls Road, Moravian Falls
Call Family Distillers
Brewery and winery · 2.3 mi
1611 Industrial Drive, Wilkesboro
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 2.2 mi
1301 South Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Where to stay2
Moravian Falls Family Campground & Cabin Rentals
Campground · 1.5 mi
536 Falls Road, Moravian Falls
Churches and places of worship6
St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.1 mi
1515 River Street, Wilkesboro
Shopping2
Fastenal Fulfillment Center - Appointment Only
Hardware store · 2.1 mi
1705 Industrial Drive, Wilkesboro
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
C C Wright Elementary School
School · 4.9 mi
200 Cc Wright School Rd, North Wilkesboro
Moravian Falls Elementary School
School · 0.8 mi
2001 Moravian Falls Rd, Moravian Falls
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
School · 5.5 mi
200 Flint Hill Rd, North Wilkesboro
Wilkes Early College High School
School · 1.9 mi
1328 S Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro
Map of Moravian Falls
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 27°F | 4.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 36°F | 4.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 44°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 4.6 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Kerr Scott Resv (3 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
Wilkes County has had 15 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)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilkes County Airport (IKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Wilkesboro 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Cricket 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- North Wilkesboro 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Fairplains 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Millers Creek 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Mulberry 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Hays 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Taylorsville 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Stony Point 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Bethlehem 21 mi south, about 34 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
- At Moravian Falls, sdeanjameson, CC BY 2.0
- Brown-Cowles House with driveway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Thomas B. Finley Law Office, Nyttend, Public domain
- Thomas B. Finley House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wilkesboro NC Old Courthouse, NatalieMaynor, CC BY 2.0
- Southern Railway Depot North Wilkesboro, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WilkesboroOldJail, Jan Kronsell at Danish Wikipedia, Public domain
- Wilkesboro Smithey Hotel, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Wilkesboro Municipal Building, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilkesboro St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- WilksboroJTFerguson, Ceh2624, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NorthWilkesboroDowntown, Ceh2624, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnson Hubbard House, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS065-E-336103 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Sierra Ferrell Merlefest 2021, CP Thornton, CC BY 2.0
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