Norlina, North Carolina
Norlina is a town of 1,087 people in Warren County, North Carolina.
Why visit Norlina
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Green Duke House and William J. Hawkins House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Norlina
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Norlina
Norlina is a town in Warren County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Norlina had a population of 920.
From the Wikipedia article Norlina, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Green Duke House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
William J. Hawkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Ridgeway, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Warren County, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
Carini's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
1214 US-158, Norlina
Churches and places of worship7
Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic church in North Carolina, United States
Norlina United Methodist Church
Place of worship
401 US-1, Norlina
History
Norlina was first called the "Ridgeway Junction" in 1837. As a railroad passed through this area, many citizens started to sell wood and water to the railroad. Eventually this began to expand, and in the 1860s the name changed to the "Woodyard". By the 1870s, the area had grown in business, and was referred to as the "Junction". The Seaboard & Raleigh Railroad had just been formed, and the "Junction" was now thriving with its business. A small community was formed, including two hardware stores, a horse drawn taxi service, and smithing shops. By 1900, John Williams established the Seaboard Air Line Railway and it grew to over 4,680 miles. This small group of people had turned the railway stop into a real town. In 1913, the name Norlina was coined, being a portmanteau of the beginning of "North" and the ending of "Carolina".
From the History section of Norlina, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Norlina
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 30°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 33°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Henderson 4 Nne (12 mi away), rain and snow from Norlina 5.0 N, 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
Warren County has had 16 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)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ball Airport (79NC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Bracey 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Henderson 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- South Hill 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Oxford 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Clarksville 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Louisburg 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- South Rosemary 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Franklinton 28 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Chase City 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Roanoke Rapids 30 mi east, about 49 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
- Buildings in downtown Norlina, Indy beetle, CC0
- Green Duke House, Soul City, Indy beetle, CC0
- William J. Hawkins House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chapel of the Good Shepard, Hrhiles, CC BY-SA 4.0
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