Rolesville, North Carolina
Rolesville is a town of 10,766 people in Wake County, North Carolina.
Why visit Rolesville
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brown Family Farm, Dr. Lawrence Branch Young House and Harmony Plantation.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Rolesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rolesville
Rolesville is a town in northeastern Wake County, North Carolina, United States, a suburb of the capital city of Raleigh. It is the second oldest town in Wake County. The population was 9,475 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Rolesville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks8
Dr. Lawrence Branch Young House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Harmony Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America
Heartsfield-Perry Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States
Oakforest
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Powell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic plantation home located near Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Purefoy-Chappell House and Outbuildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Wake Forest, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Rogers-Whitaker-Haywood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States
Little House Museum and Gallery
Museum · 0.8 mi
201 North Main Street, Rolesville
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes12
Black and White Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
6320 Rogers Road
Mo-Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Los Tres Magueyes
Restaurant · Tex-Mex
411 South Main Street, Rolesville
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
304 South Main Street, Rolesville
Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00
One Stop Shop Pizza&Grill
Fast food · Pizza · 2.5 mi
6809 Mitchell Mill Road, Zebulon
History
In the beginning of the nineteenth century, William H. Roles, the namesake of the town, purchased land in the area and settled there. The town was chartered under his leadership in 1837 and became a stagecoach stop. About the same time, Rolesville Baptist Church was founded with Roles also playing a role. Rolesville Slave Auction Site Rolesville was incorporated on January 18, 1837, by the North Carolina Legislature.
From the History section of Rolesville, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Forestville Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
School · 4.6 mi
10510 Star Road, Wake Forest
Healthcare1
Map of Rolesville
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 36°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 5.3 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Falls Lake (11 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
Wake 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
Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Knightdale 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Raleigh 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Garner 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Clayton 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Cary 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Morrisville 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Durham 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Apex 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Fuquay-Varina 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Holly Springs 28 mi southwest, about 45 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
- Rolesville Main Street Park, Mkrpowers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rolesville Town Hall, Mkrpowers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Forestville Baptist Church - front - North Carolina, ResearcherQ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Purefoy-Chappell House - front - Wake Forest, ResearcherQ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Person with lots of SPD, Lakjoi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-242178 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-6023 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-242177 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-132342 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-242179 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-43555 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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