Wadesboro, North Carolina
Wadesboro is a town of 4,972 people in Anson County, North Carolina, founded in 1783.
Why visit Wadesboro
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Boggan-Hammond House and Alexander Little Wing and United States Post Office.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Wadesboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wadesboro
Wadesboro is a town in and the county seat of Anson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,008 at the 2020 census. The town was originally found in 1783 as New Town but changed by the North Carolina General Assembly to Wadesboro in 1787 to honor Colonel Thomas Wade, a native son, state legislator, and Revolutionary War commander of the Anson County Regiment.
From the Wikipedia article Wadesboro, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Boggan-Hammond House and Alexander Little Wing
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic home located at Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Wadesboro, North Carolina, USA
Wadesboro Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Westview Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Cemetery in Wadesboro, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Native State Beer Garden
Bar and pub
111 North Washington Street
Su, Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-21:30
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
1049 East Caswell Street, Wadesboro
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Where to stay2
Americas Best Value Inn Wadesboro
Motel and hotel
209 East Caswell Street, Wadesboro
History
Originally named Newtown, the town was renamed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1787 in honor of Colonel Thomas Wade after his service with the Anson County Regiment of militia in the American Revolutionary War.
In 1900, astronomers determined that Wadesboro would be the best location in North America for viewing a total solar eclipse. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, then based in Washington, D.C., loaded several railroad cars with scientific equipment and headed to the town.
The Boggan-Hammond House and Alexander Little Wing, United States Post Office, and Wadesboro Downtown Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Wadesboro, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare2
Map of Wadesboro
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wadesboro (0 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
Anson 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
Cheraw Municipal Airport (HCW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Cordova 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Marshville 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Rockingham 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- East Rockingham 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Mount Gilead 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Norwood 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Ellerbe 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Hamlet 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Oakboro 23 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Monroe 28 mi west, about 44 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
- Uptown Wadesboro in December, ToWMGR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church - Wadesboro, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wadesboro, North Carolina 2026, Pithon314, CC0
- US52 US74 Wadesboro NC, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NC742 NC109 US52 US74 Wadesboro, Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westview Cemetery, Wadesboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- BOGGAN-HAMMOND HOUSE AND ALEXANDER LITTLE WING; ANSON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. POST OFFICE, WADESBORO, ANSON COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- On earth peace, Joe Clarkson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anson County Historical Society Inc ncecho 139012, State Library of North Carolina, Public domain
- Anson County Historical Society Inc ncecho 139033, State Library of North Carolina, Public domain
- Anson County Courthouse (cropped), Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anson County Courthouse, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vernonia noveboracensis 154252507, Becky, CC0
- Symphyotrichum patens 101861640, Becky, CC0
- Symphyotrichum patens 169707639, Becky, CC0
- Valerianella locusta 114226428, Becky, CC0
- Valerianella locusta 114226336, Becky, CC0
- Valerianella locusta 62318443, Becky, CC0
- Vernonia acaulis 161465801, Becky, CC0
- Phyllotopsis nidulans 109495039, Becky, CC0
- Xylobolus frustulatus 353233823, Becky Dill, CC0
- Porpidia albocaerulescens 183150290, Becky, CC0
- Porpidia albocaerulescens 183150440, Becky, CC0
- Diospyros virginiana 448730222, Becky Dill, CC0
- Diospyros virginiana 448730108, Becky Dill, CC0
- Diospyros virginiana 448730351, Becky Dill, CC0
- Diospyros virginiana 448730272, Becky Dill, CC0
- Diospyros virginiana 448730392, Becky Dill, CC0
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