Robbins, North Carolina
Robbins is a town of 1,893 people in Moore County, North Carolina.
Why visit Robbins
Townapedia lists 4 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Robbins
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Robbins
Robbins is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,168 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Robbins, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes4
Carolina Fried Chicken And House Of Pizza
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
281 North Middleton Street, Robbins
Little Village Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
151 South Middleton Street, Robbins
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
History
The town now known as Robbins began in 1795 when gunsmith Alexander Kennedy and his family left Philadelphia to settle along Bear Creek. Kennedy set up a factory, which produced long rifles for American soldiers, near the site of the present-day Robbins water plant. The Kennedy Rifle Works continued in operation until 1838, and the place became known as Mechanics Hill.
In 1891, the Durham and Charlotte Railroad connected Gulf in Chatham County to Troy in Montgomery County. The railroad reached Mechanics Hill around 1899. Railroad construction added many jobs and greatly increased the number of settlers. The railroad not only created its own jobs, it generated commerce by providing a ready means of transportation for turpentine, talc, pottery, lumber, agricultural products, and passengers. John B. Lennig (frequently misspelled as Lenning) was president and owner of the company. Lennig's tenure with the company was off-and-on for about 12 years. During that time, town lots and streets were designed. A map was registered at the Moore County Register of Deeds Office on March 24, 1900, and the town was named Elise in honor of Lennig's daughter.
From the History section of Robbins, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Robbins Area Branch Public Library
Library · 0.4 mi
161 East Magnolia Drive, Robbins
Map of Robbins
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carthage Wtp (12 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
Moore County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-09-11: Tropical Depression Chantal (Tropical Depression)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Moore County Airport (SOP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Carthage 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Biscoe 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Candor 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Pinehurst 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Southern Pines 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Ramseur 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Asheboro 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Sanford 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Pinebluff 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Franklinville 23 mi north, about 36 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Robbins NC downtown 1, Jayron32, CC BY-SA 4.0
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