Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Murfreesboro is a town of 3,170 people in Hertford County, North Carolina, founded in 1787.
Why visit Murfreesboro
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Chowan University, Cowper-Thompson House, David A. Barnes House and Garrison Stadium.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Murfreesboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro is a town in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Murfreesboro had a population of 2,619. The town is home to Chowan University.
From the Wikipedia article Murfreesboro, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks14
Cowper-Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Murfreesboro, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
David A. Barnes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Murfreesboro, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Hertford County, North Carolina
Francis Parker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Freeman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
John Wheeler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Melrose
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic U.S. home
Myrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Myrick-Yeates-Vaughan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
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Roberts-Vaughan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
The Columns
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
Brady C. Jefcoat Museum
Museum
Museum in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, USA
William Rea Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
China Garden Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese
611 East Main Street, Murfreesboro
El Ranchero Cantina y Mas
Restaurant · Mexican
127 Main Street, Murfreesboro
Napoli Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza
331 East Main Street, Murfreesboro
New China Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
920 Main Street, Murfreesboro
Where to stay2
Southern Star Inn Murfreesboro
Motel and hotel
504 East Main Street, Murfreesboro
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping2
Ace Home Center Murfreesboro
Hardware store · 0.5 mi
415 West Main Street, Murfreesboro
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Murfreesboro
48 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 60°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Murfreesboro (1 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
Hertford County has had 21 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)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Franklin Municipal Airport (FKN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Ahoskie 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Franklin 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Courtland 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Scotland Neck 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Weldon 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Emporia 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Suffolk 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Roanoke Rapids 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Windsor 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Windsor 32 mi northeast, about 52 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
- Hollomon's Hostel, Main St., Murfreesboro, N. C. -- U.S. Highways 258 & 158 (5811478651), Boston Public Library, CC BY 2.0
- Roberts-Vaughan House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Francis Parker House, Frank Womble, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Myrick House in Murfreesboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mcdowell at chowan, Thomas T. Waterman, Public domain
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