Robeson County, North Carolina
Robeson County is a county in the southern part of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 116,530.[1] Its county seat is Lumberton.[2]
| Robeson County, North Carolina | |
| Map | |
| Map of North Carolina highlighting Robeson County Location in the state of North Carolina | |
| Map of the USA highlighting North Carolina North Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1787 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Lumberton |
| Largest community | Lumberton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
949.26 sq mi (2,459 km²) 947.30 sq mi (2,453 km²) 1.96 sq mi (5 km²), 0.21 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.co.robeson.nc.us | |
| Named for: Thomas Robeson | |
Robeson County, North Carolina Media
- LumberRiverStatePark.jpg
The Lumber River as seen from the boat launch at Princess Ann near Orrum.
- Lowry Gang in the swamp.png
Artist's depiction of the Lowry Gang in a swamp from Harper's Weekly, 1872
- Croatan Normal School in Pates.jpg
The first Croatan Normal School building in Pates
- Taking tobacco to market in Fairmont.jpg
Farmers taking tobacco to market in Fairmont in the early 1900s
- I-95 flooding in Lumberton, 2016.png
Flooding in Lumberton from Hurricane Matthew, 2016
- Hayes Pond 3 (Shoe Heel Creek).jpg
Shoe Heel Creek, south of Maxton
- Robeson County Administration Center (May 2023) 3.jpg
Robeson County Administration Center in Lumberton
- Robeson County Commissioners Building (May 2023) (cropped).jpg
Robeson County Commissioners Building in Lumberton
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Robeson County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
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