Princeton, North Carolina
Princeton is a town of 1,658 people in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Why visit Princeton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Hastings-McKinnie House and Princeton Graded School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Princeton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Princeton
Princeton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Princeton had a population of 1,315. Each May the town celebrates Princeton Community Day, a festival dedicated to promoting community involvement and town pride. The town holds municipal elections in November in odd-number years to elect its mayor and town council.
From the Wikipedia article Princeton, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Hastings-McKinnie House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Princeton Graded School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes6
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
Fast food · 0.8 mi
1060 Edwards Road, Princeton
Churches and places of worship2
New Birth Holiness Church
Church
409 Doctor Donnie H Jones Jr Boulevard West, Princeton
History
Princeton was incorporated as the town of Boon Hill in 1861, named in homage to the nearby Boon family plantation. It was renamed Princeton in 1873. In 1914 the Gurley Mill was constructed as a corn and feed mill. By 2020 it was the oldest structure in Princeton, until it burned down in November. The Princeton Graded School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Princeton, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping4
Food Lion
Grocery · 0.8 mi
610 Doctor Donnie H Jones Jr Boulevard East, Princeton
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Princeton Pediatrics
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
104 Commercial Drive, Princeton
Map of Princeton
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 71°F | 5.5 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 69°F | 6.1 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 63°F | 7.3 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 40°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Goldsboro Ag 1 N (10 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
Johnston County has had 20 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
Bagwell Airport (NC99) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Pine Level 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Kenly 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Smithfield 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Mar-Mac 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Goldsboro 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Brogden 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Four Oaks 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Lucama 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Dudley 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Elroy 16 mi southeast, about 27 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
- Princeton, North Carolina, Indy beetle, CC0
- Princeton Graded School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hastings-McKinnie House site, Nyttend, Public domain
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