Youngsville, North Carolina
Youngsville is a town of 3,011 people in Franklin County, North Carolina, founded in 1839.
Why visit Youngsville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Glen Royall Mill Village Historic District, Royall Cotton Mill Commissary and Triangle Metro Zoo.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Youngsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Youngsville
Youngsville is a town in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States.
From the Wikipedia article Youngsville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Barrett's Produce of Youngsville
Farm and orchard · 1.2 mi
8 Tarboro Road, Youngsville
Museums and landmarks7
Glen Royall Mill Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Wake Forest, NC, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Royall Cotton Mill Commissary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States of America
Shemuel Kearney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
W. E. B. DuBois School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
Wakefields
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Plantation house in Wake County, North Carolina
Haunted Forest At Panic Point
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
Lazer Tag and Maze
2808 Cedar Creek Road, Youngsville
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Triangle Metro Zoo
Park · 2.1 mi
Zoo in North Carolina, United States
Restaurants and cafes13
Packhouse Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
106 Northwest Railroad Street, Youngsville
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Burnt Barrel
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
135 West Main Street, Youngsville
Charron's Deli & Cafe
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
120 East Main Street, Youngsville
Scoops on Main
Ice cream · 0.8 mi
116 East Main Street, Youngsville
Yacht Club Beverage House
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
118 East Main Street, Youngsville
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
110 Holden Road, Youngsville
Mo-Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:30-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
1130 Highway 1 North, Youngsville
Mo-Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:30-21:00
1 more on the map.
History
The settlement was originally established as Pacific around 1839 on land owned by John "Jack" Young. It was renamed Youngsville in his honor when the town was incorporated in 1875.
Notable area residents include country music singer Jason Michael Carroll.
William A. Jeffreys House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
From the History section of Youngsville, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Youngsville Church of the Living God
Church · 0.8 mi
101 North Nassau Street, Youngsville
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Map of Youngsville
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 36°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 5.3 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Falls Lake (10 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
Franklin County has had 15 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
Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Wake Forest 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Franklinton 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Rolesville 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Louisburg 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Creedmoor 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Butner 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Raleigh 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Knightdale 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Zebulon 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Wendell 18 mi south, about 29 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
- Youngsville, North Carolina, Indy beetle, CC0
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