Statesville, North Carolina
Statesville is a city of 29,894 people in Iredell County, North Carolina, founded in 1753.
Why visit Statesville
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 58 places to eat and 18 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Academy Hill Historic District, Col. Silas Alexander Sharpe House, Lakewood Golf Club and Statesville Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Statesville
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About Statesville
Statesville is a city in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. The population was 28,419 at the time of the 2020 census. Statesville was established in 1789 by an act of the North Carolina Legislature. It is part of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Statesville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks16
Academy Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Statesville, North Carolina
Col. Silas Alexander Sharpe House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic home located at Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina
Davidson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
East Broad Street-Davie Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Fort Dobbs
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
18th-century fort in North Carolina
Henry Fletcher and Carrie Allison Long House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historical Home North Carolina
Iredell County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
County courthouse in Statesville, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Main Building, Mitchell College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic building in North Carolina, US
McClelland-Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
McElwee Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Mitchell College Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
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Morrison-Mott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Statesville, NC, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes58
Katana Kitchen
Restaurant · Japanese · 3.9 mi
132 Beechnut Lane, Statesville
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-15:30
Lake Mountain Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
110 West Broad Street
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 0.5 mi
979 Folger Drive, Statesville
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Papa John's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
1813 East Broad Street
Mo-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Shiki Of Statesville
Restaurant · Asian · 1.3 mi
1929 East Broad Street
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00, 16:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-15:00, 16:00-21:30; Sa...
Village Inn Pizza Cinema Drive
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
1503 Cinema Drive
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Gracie Rae's
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.0 mi
121 North Center Street
Tu-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Olde Towne Concessions
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 0.9 mi
107 East Broad Street, Statesville
Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00
46 more on the map.
Where to stay18
Comfort Inn & Suites Statesville - Mooresville
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1214 Greenland Drive, Statesville
Courtyard Statesville Mooresville/Lake Norman
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1530 Cinema Drive, Statesville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Statesville
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
939 Carolina Avenue North, Statesville
6 more on the map.
History
In 1753, Scots-Irish Presbyterians and German Lutherans, who had originally settled in Pennsylvania, began arriving in what would become Statesville in 1789 to plant crops in the fertile soil where game and water were also plentiful. The settlement, known as Fourth Creek Congregation, was named for the freshwater stream running to the north of the present-day city center, the fourth creek west of the neighboring settlement of Salisbury. The center of the settlement was a log cabin where the Presbyterians worshiped and where the First Presbyterian Church is located today.
In 1755, colonial governor Arthur Dobbs authorized the construction of the colony's frontier fort, which was located approximately 3 miles (5 km) due north of the Fourth Creek settlement. Built and garrisoned by North Carolina provincial soldiers, Fort Dobbs defended British North America's western frontier in the colony of North Carolina during the French and Indian War and Anglo-Cherokee War. Fort Dobbs combined the functions of a military barracks, fortification, refuge for settlers, provisioning depot and center for negotiations with Native Americans.
The state legislature divided Rowan County in 1788, and the new county was named "Iredell" for James Iredell, associate justice of the first Supreme Court during the presidency of George Washington.
From the History section of Statesville, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship52
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Center Street A.M.E. Zion Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Ebenezer Academy, Bethany Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
St. Philip's Roman Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.9 mi
318 James Farm Road, Statesville
Saint Peter's Anglican Orthodox Church
Church · Anglican · 4.1 mi
2228 Wilkesboro Highway, Statesville
Statesville First ARP Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
123 East Broad Street, Statesville
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Collaborative College For Technology
School · 1.2 mi
500 West Broad Street, Statesville
Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College
School · 1.3 mi
476 N Center St, Statesville
Healthcare7
Map of Statesville
248 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 26°F | 3.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 29°F | 3.9 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Statesville 2 Nne Hcn (2 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
Iredell County has had 15 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
Statesville Regional Airport (SVH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Mooresville 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Lake Norman of Iredell 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Davidson 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Cornelius 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Newton 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Salisbury 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Kannapolis 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Hickory 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Huntersville 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Concord 30 mi southeast, about 48 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
- Statesville, North Carolina - City Hall, Travis K. Witt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kmart Statesville, NC (8081958612), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter - Newtowne Plaza Statesville, NC July 2016, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Statesville, NC (8081974360), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A&W LJS Combo Store Statesville, NC, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- First Presbyterian Church - Statesville, Rhett Sutphin, CC BY 2.0
- Colombian restaurant and bakery in downtown Statesville, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- H. O. Steele Home - Academy Hill Historic District - Statesville NC, TheWizardOfFrobozz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bethany Presbyterian Church, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Henry Fletcher and Carrie Allison Long House, a historically registered landmark, Witchywoman331, CC BY-SA 4.0
- COL. SILAS ALEXANDER SHARPE HOUSE, STATESVILLE, IREDELL COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bethesda Presbyterian Church - facade, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, STATESVILLE, IREDELL COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mitchell Community College, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McELWEE HOUSES, STATESVILLE, IREDELL COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- CENTER STREET A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, STATESVILLE, IREDELL COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Statesville Old U.S. Court House and Post Office, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- MORRISON-MOTT HOUSE, STATESVILLE, IREDELL COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Dobbs Reconstruction, MeliusJ, CC BY 4.0
- ACADEMY HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT, STATESVILLE, IREDELL COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- EAST BROAD STREET-DAVIE AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT, IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- SOUTH RACE STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, STATESVILLE, IREDELL COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iredell County Courthouse, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - row of old tabletop tombs, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - overview, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - fallen stones, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - row of graves, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - wall and entrance, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - from a shady vantage point, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - tree wrapped in pink, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - stately array, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - a bench in the shade, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - stately array closer, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - open gate, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - tree and rows of graves, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - graves and trees, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - older stones, one split, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - tall old stones, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A corona gland penis close up, LtonGtoi, CC BY 4.0
- Fourth Creek Cemetery - in the shadow of a tree, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
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