Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury is a city of 35,825 people in Rowan County, North Carolina, founded in 1763.
Why visit Salisbury
Townapedia lists 44 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 94 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Tinseltown USA, Saffron World, Livingstone College and Salisbury High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Salisbury
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Salisbury
Salisbury is a city in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, United States; it has been the county seat of Rowan County since 1753 when its territory extended to the Mississippi River. Located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Charlotte and within its metropolitan area, the town has attracted a growing population. The 2020 census shows 35,580 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Salisbury, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks44
Livingstone College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historically black institution in Salisbury, North Carolina
701 West Monroe Street, Salisbury
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Salisbury High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Public, co-educational secondary school in Salisbury, North Carolina
500 Lincolnton Road, Salisbury
Alexander Long House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Bernhardt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Brooklyn–South Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Salisbury, North Carolina
Calvin H. Wiley School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic school building located at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
Community Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Community building in Salisbury, North Carolina
Eastover
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Ellis Street Graded School Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Salisbury, North Carolina
Fulton Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Salisbury, North Carolina
Granite Quarry School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
School building in Granite Quarry, North Carolina
Griffith-Sowers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
32 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes94
China Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 4.2 mi
310 North Salisbury Avenue, Granite Quarry
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00, Su 11:30-20:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.9 mi
1020 East Innes Street, Salisbury
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
The Smoke Pit
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.2 mi
509 Faith Road, Salisbury
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Inland Point Fresh Seafood
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
940 W Innes St, Salisbury
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:30
Mac Tabby Cat Cafe
Cafe · 1.2 mi
103 South Main Street, Salisbury
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-18:00
Mean Mug Coffee Company
Cafe · 1.4 mi
1621 West Innes Street, Salisbury
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00, Sa 08:00-19:00, Su 09:00-17:00
Checkered Flag Bar-B-Que
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.6 mi
1530 South Main Street, Salisbury
Mo-Th 06:00-20:00; Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
East Coast Wings
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.9 mi
211 Faith Road, Salisbury
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
82 more on the map.
History
In 1753 an appointed Anglo-European trustee for Rowan County was directed to enter 40 acres (16 ha) of land for a County Seat, and public buildings were erected. The deed is dated February 11, 1755, when John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville conveyed 635 acres (257 ha) for the "Salisbury Township". The settlement was built at the intersection of longtime Native American trading routes. It became an economic hub along what was improved as the Great Wagon Road in North Carolina. It became the principal city of the Salisbury judicial and militia districts in the years leading up to the American Revolutionary War. On June 12, 1792, Salisbury was granted a US Post Office. Its first postmaster was George Lauman. This post office has been in continuous operation ever since.
From the History section of Salisbury, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salisbury by IHG
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
125 Marriott Circle, Salisbury
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salisbury
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1300 Jake Alexander Boulevard South, Salisbury
Hotel Salisbury & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
530 Jake Alexander Boulevard South, Salisbury
Churches and places of worship74
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.2 mi
3404 Old Concord Road, Salisbury
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.4 mi
3411 Old Concord Road, Salisbury
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Salisbury
Church · Baptist · 2.3 mi
1920 Shirley Avenue, Salisbury
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare10
The Medicine Shoppe
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1357 West Innes Street, Salisbury
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
705 Jake Alexander Boulevard West, Salisbury
Map of Salisbury
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 38°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Salisbury Hcn (1 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
Rowan County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mid-Carolina Regional (Rowan County) Airport (SRW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Lexington 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Kannapolis 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Mooresville 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Concord 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Davidson 23 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Cornelius 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Clemmons 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Harrisburg 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Lake Norman of Iredell 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Huntersville 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
- Downtown Salisbury 11, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wiley Avenue, Fulton Heights, Salisbury NC, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winn Dixie Salisbury, NC (8305462595), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Livingstone College NRHD along Monroe St Salisbury NC, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Livingstone College from Monroe St Salisbury NC, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Livingstone College from Monroe St Salisbury NC - the bear, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hambley Wallace House Salisbury NC, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hambley Wallace House Salisbury NC - National Register Plaque, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JC Price High School Salisbury NC, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr Josephus Hall Hosue Salisbury NC; on the National Register as McNeely-Strachan House, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr Josephus Hall Hosue Salisbury NC; canon, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754265228), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52753774011), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52753776196), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754262278), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754203970), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754184415), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754266603), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52753775731), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52753772881), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754186600), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52753776516), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754017304), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52753234707), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754264788), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754023074), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754017184), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754183735), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52753237077), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Salisbury National Cemetery (52754265313), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- SalisburyHighSchool-SalisburyNorthCarolina, JoannaSerah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Park Ave Salisbury NC; M&M House, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grubb-Sigmon-Weisiger House, Salisbury NC, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Steele House Salisbury NC, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Main at Miller, Salisbury, Nyttend, Public domain
- MountZionBaptistChurch-Salisbury-NorthCarolina, JoannaSerah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michael Braun House, State Route 2308, Granite Quarry vicinity (Rowan County, North Carolina), Thomas T. Waterman, HABS Photographer, Public domain
- Spencer train repair shop, Ted Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GrimesMill-Salisbury-NorthCarolina, JoannaSerah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Salisbury (NC) station front, Mackensen, CC BY-SA 3.0
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