Wallace, North Carolina
Wallace is a town of 3,457 people in Duplin County, North Carolina.
Why visit Wallace
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 19 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Isaac M. Powers House and W. Stokes Boney House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Wallace
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wallace
Wallace is a town in Duplin and Pender counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 3,883 at the 2020 census. The Pender County portion of Wallace is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town of Wallace was first known as Duplin Crossroads and was incorporated into existence in 1873.
From the Wikipedia article Wallace, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Isaac M. Powers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Wallace, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Duplin County, North Carolina
W. Stokes Boney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Wallace Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes19
Golden City
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
1341 North Norwood Street, Wallace
Mi Finca Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
1315 North Norwood Street, Wallace
Mo'Joe Coffee & Cupcakes
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
110 West Main Street, Wallace
Panaderia La Imperial
Restaurant
105 North Norwood Street, Wallace
Sensation Farmhouse Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
5631 NC-41, Wallace
Soups & more...
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
116 West Boney Street, Wallace
Taqueria La Jarochita
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
922 North Norwood Street, Wallace
7 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship2
History
Wallace was settled by the Boney family in the early 19th century. The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad spurred the development and it helped Wallace’s development and growth. Gabriel Boney, a local entrepreneur, seized the opportunities provided by the railroad and by 1870, had established a cotton gin, turpentine distillery, and general store, laying the foundation for the town and introduce strawberries to the region and which became a vital industry for Wallace, earning it the title of the "World's Largest Strawberry Exchange . In 1873 and the town was incorporated as Duplin Roads and it was named after Stephen D. Wallace, President of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
From the History section of Wallace, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare2
Map of Wallace
37 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 (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
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
Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Rose Hill 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Burgaw 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Kenansville 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Beulaville 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Rocky Point 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Clinton 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Richlands 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Hampstead 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Skippers Corner 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Jacksonville 34 mi east, about 55 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
- Veterans Memorial Wallace, NC June 2013 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
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