Rose Hill, North Carolina
Rose Hill is a town of 1,309 people in Duplin County, North Carolina.
Why visit Rose Hill
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Roger Dickson Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Rose Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rose Hill
Rose Hill is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,371. Rose Hill claims to be the home of the world's largest frying pan.
From the Wikipedia article Rose Hill, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Roger Dickson Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Magnolia, North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
China Moon
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
592 South Sycamore Street, Rose Hill
Duplin Winery
Brewery and winery
505 North Sycamore Street, Rose Hill
Duplin Winery, Yellowcut Road, Rose Hill, NC
Brewery and winery · 0.9 mi
342 Yellowcut Road, Rose Hill
Rose Hill Restaurant
Restaurant
312 North Sycamore Street, Rose Hill
Churches and places of worship1
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.3 mi
405 Rosemary Road, Rose Hill
History
A post office called Rose Hill was established in 1872. The town was named for the abundance of wild roses near the original town site.
From the History section of Rose Hill, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Rose Hill Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
600 South Sycamore Street, Rose Hill
Map of Rose Hill
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 31°F | 3.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 33°F | 3.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 39°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wallace 1Se (7 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
Duplin 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)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clinton - Sampson County Airport (CTZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Wallace 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Kenansville 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Warsaw 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Beulaville 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Burgaw 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Clinton 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Bonnetsville 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Mount Olive 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Rocky Point 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Richlands 28 mi east, 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
- Rose Hill, North Carolina, Indy beetle, CC0
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