Weldon, North Carolina
Weldon is a town of 1,642 people in Halifax County, North Carolina.
Why visit Weldon
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 41 places to eat and 9 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Roanoke Rapids High School, Garner Farm and Chockoyotte Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Weldon
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About Weldon
Weldon is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Weldon had a population of 1,444. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Weldon, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Roanoke Rapids High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
High school in North Carolina, United States
800 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids
Garner Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Farm in Halifax County, North Carolina
Roanoke Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Canal in Halifax County, North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Weldon Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
National historic district located at Weldon, Halifax County, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
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Restaurants and cafes41
China Lin Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
317 Premier Boulevard, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Haggerty's Steakhouse
Restaurant · Burger, American, Wings · 1.7 mi
414 Becker Drive, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su closed
Panda China
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
1201 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Suka Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi, Hibachi, Japanese · 1.2 mi
277 Premier Boulevard, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Red Rabbit Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bakery · 1.8 mi
404 Becker Drive, Roanoke Rapids
07:00-16:00, Su closed
EL Tenampa Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican, Grill · 1.8 mi
324 Becker Drive, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
MayFlower Seafood Restuarant of Ronoake Rapids
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.7 mi
1330 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00
Pino's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.7 mi
1201 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
29 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roanoke Rapids SE
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
74 Premier Boulevard, Roanoke Rapids
Red Roof Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1911 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Roanoke Rapids
Sleep Inn & Suites near Halifax Regional Medical Center Save
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
101 Hampton Boulevard, Roanoke Rapids
History
In 1752, Daniel Weldon purchased 1,273 acres of land on the Roanoke River. His plantation became known as Weldon's Landing. As it was just below the fall line, Weldon's Landing was the westernmost point of navigation along the Roanoke.
The Roanoke Canal was built in 1823 to bypass the rapids and open up trade to Virginia. The aqueduct across Chockoyotte creek was built near Weldon's Landing, bringing an economic boom to the area. The canal is now dry, and is a hiking trail open to the public.
Weldon was the first railroad hub in the American South. The Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad terminated in Weldon. In 1841, the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad was completed, also terminating in Weldon. At the time, it was the longest railroad in the world. This led to the incorporation of the town in 1843.
The Petersburg and Roanoke Railroad in 1848 and the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad in 1853 both extended to terminate in Weldon.
During the Civil War, both railroad bridges over the Roanoke were burned. Only the Seaboard and Roanoke rebuilt their bridge.
Grace Episcopal Church and the Weldon Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Weldon, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Garysburg United Methodist Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Grace Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Valley Community Church
Church · Nondenominational · 0.6 mi
1215 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Weldon
Shopping9
Harbor Freight Tools
Hardware store · 1.8 mi
1122 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Roanoke Rapids
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
School · 3.3 mi
844 Hamilton St, Roanoke Rapids
Map of Weldon
99 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 30°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 32°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 5.4 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 5.2 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 5.5 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 34°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Roanoke Rapids (5 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
Halifax 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)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (RZZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Roanoke Rapids 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- South Rosemary 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Enfield 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Emporia 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Scotland Neck 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Lawrenceville 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Murfreesboro 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Bracey 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Red Oak 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Rocky Mount 33 mi south, about 54 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
- Weldon, North Carolina 02, Indy beetle, CC0
- Assistant Secretary Smith at Weldon (52747154927), Diplomatic Security Service from Washington, D.C., United States of America, Public domain
- Assistant Secretary Smith at Weldon (52748094100), Diplomatic Security Service from Washington, D.C., United States of America, Public domain
- Assistant Secretary Smith at Weldon (52747680336), Diplomatic Security Service from Washington, D.C., United States of America, Public domain
- Assistant Secretary Smith at Weldon (52747681921), Diplomatic Security Service from Washington, D.C., United States of America, Public domain
- Assistant Secretary Smith at Weldon (52747681441), Diplomatic Security Service from Washington, D.C., United States of America, Public domain
- Assistant Secretary Smith at Weldon (52747680731), Diplomatic Security Service from Washington, D.C., United States of America, Public domain
- Assistant Secretary Smith at Weldon (52748175128), Diplomatic Security Service from Washington, D.C., United States of America, Public domain
- Assistant Secretary Smith at Weldon (52748091890), Diplomatic Security Service from Washington, D.C., United States of America, Public domain
- Assistant Secretary Smith at Weldon (52747155082), Diplomatic Security Service from Washington, D.C., United States of America, Public domain
- Assistant Secretary Smith at Weldon (52748093380), Diplomatic Security Service from Washington, D.C., United States of America, Public domain
- WELDON HISTORIC DISTRICT, HALIFAX COUNTY NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- ROANOKE RAPIDS HISTORIC DISTRICT, HALIFAX COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- ROANOKE CANAL, ROANOKE RAPIDS, HALIFAX COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garysburg United Methodist Church, Frank Womble, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GARNER FARM, DAYS CROSSROADS, HALIFAX COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, WELDON, HALIFAX COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-95 Halifax County, South of Roanoke Rapids, NCDOTcommunications, CC BY 2.0
- I-95 Halifax County, South of Roanoke Rapids - 6103653854, NCDOTcommunications, CC BY 2.0
- I-95 Halifax County, South of Roanoke Rapids - 6103106045, NCDOTcommunications, CC BY 2.0
- I-95 Halifax County, South of Roanoke Rapids - 6103106095, NCDOTcommunications, CC BY 2.0
- I-95 Halifax County, South of Roanoke Rapids - 6103654012, NCDOTcommunications, CC BY 2.0
- Riding Amtrak, 1978 (9027000775), Hunter Desportes, CC BY 2.0
- ISS059-E-57106 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-185496 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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