Pembroke, North Carolina
Pembroke is a town of 2,822 people in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Why visit Pembroke
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Givens Performing Arts Center, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Former Pembroke High School and Old Main.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Pembroke
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pembroke
Pembroke is a town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. It is about 90 miles inland and northwest from the Atlantic Coast. The population was 2,823 at the 2020 census. The town is the seat of the federally recognized Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, as well as the home of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
From the Wikipedia article Pembroke, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Givens Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
Performing arts center of University of North Carolina at Pembroke, North Carolina, United States
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
School · 0.9 mi
Public university in Pembroke, North Carolina
1 University Drive, Pembroke
Museums and landmarks3
Former Pembroke High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
High school in Pembroke, Robeson County, North Carolina
Old Main
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic building on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Pembroke, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes10
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
104 Philadelphus Road, Pembroke
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Chick-fil-A
Fast food · Chicken · 0.9 mi
355 North Odum Street, Pembroke
Mo-Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa 10:30-23:00; Su off
History
In 1860, there existed Campbell's Mill in Robeson County. That year the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad constructed an east–west line through the area, but no strong community developed and no train station was erected, probably due to the proximity of the larger communities of Moss Neck and Pates. In 1892, the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad proposed building a north–south line through Moss Neck, but at the opposition of a prominent citizen the line was moved a few miles west to Campbell's Mill. A train station was erected, and the Atlantic Land and Improvement Company plotted one square mile of streets centered around it. Lots were sold to private holders and the community quickly became a center for commerce.
From the History section of Pembroke, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare2
Map of Pembroke
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 35°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 37°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 82°F | 60°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 65°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lumberton Muni Ap (9 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
Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Red Springs 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Lumberton 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Maxton 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Barker Ten Mile 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Fairmont 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- St. Pauls 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Hamer 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Laurinburg 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Dillon 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Raeford 21 mi north, 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
- Pembroke Third Street, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oldmain UNCP, Jopparn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UNCP Givens Performing Arts Center - back, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, Public domain
- UNCP Faculty Row - Library on right, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, CC BY 3.0
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