Louisburg, North Carolina facts for kids
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Louisburg, North Carolina
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Franklin County Courthouse on South Main Street
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| Motto(s):
"A charming place to live, learn, work, and play."
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Location of Louisburg, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Franklin | |
| Established | 1779 | |
| Named for | King Louis XVI of France | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Town Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.96 sq mi (7.67 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.96 sq mi (7.66 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | |
| Elevation | 220 ft (70 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,064 | |
| • Density | 1,036.19/sq mi (400.01/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27549
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| Area code(s) | 919 and 984 | |
| FIPS code | 37-39360 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406047 | |
Louisburg is a town in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it is where the main government offices for the county are located.
In 2020, about 3,064 people lived in Louisburg. The town is about 29 miles northeast of Raleigh, the state capital. It is also about 31 miles south of the Virginia border. Louisburg is home to Louisburg College, which is the oldest two-year college in the United States that accepts both male and female students.
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History of Louisburg
Louisburg was founded in 1779. It was named after King Louis XVI of France. At that time, King Louis XVI was helping the American colonies during the American Revolution. The town was built on land bought specifically to create a courthouse.
In the 1960s, there were challenges related to civil rights in Louisburg. In 1965, some African-American families wanted their children to attend schools that were mostly white. Local newspapers and radio stations shared their names and addresses. Because of this, these families faced threats and attacks from some people. In 1966, there were also instances of the Ku Klux Klan burning crosses in Franklin County, including one in Louisburg. These events were part of a larger struggle for equal rights for all people.
Geography and Climate
Louisburg covers an area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Louisburg's Climate
Louisburg has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has cool to mild winters and hot, humid summers. Most of the rain falls during the summer months, often from afternoon thunderstorms. Snowfall is usually light and does not happen very often. On average, Louisburg gets about 1.7 inches (4.32 cm) of snow each year.
| Climate data for Louisburg, North Carolina (1991-2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
84 (29) |
93 (34) |
96 (36) |
102 (39) |
105 (41) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
101 (38) |
88 (31) |
80 (27) |
107 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 51.6 (10.9) |
55.0 (12.8) |
62.7 (17.1) |
72.4 (22.4) |
79.3 (26.3) |
86.7 (30.4) |
90.2 (32.3) |
88.5 (31.4) |
82.6 (28.1) |
72.8 (22.7) |
62.8 (17.1) |
54.6 (12.6) |
71.6 (22.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 39.5 (4.2) |
42.2 (5.7) |
49.1 (9.5) |
58.3 (14.6) |
66.7 (19.3) |
74.9 (23.8) |
79.2 (26.2) |
77.3 (25.2) |
71.2 (21.8) |
59.6 (15.3) |
49.1 (9.5) |
42.6 (5.9) |
59.1 (15.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.5 (−2.5) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
35.5 (1.9) |
44.2 (6.8) |
54.1 (12.3) |
63.1 (17.3) |
68.1 (20.1) |
66.2 (19.0) |
59.9 (15.5) |
46.4 (8.0) |
35.4 (1.9) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
46.7 (8.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
−6 (−21) |
6 (−14) |
18 (−8) |
28 (−2) |
35 (2) |
41 (5) |
37 (3) |
33 (1) |
16 (−9) |
11 (−12) |
−4 (−20) |
−10 (−23) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 3.74 (95) |
2.86 (73) |
4.06 (103) |
3.48 (88) |
3.71 (94) |
4.70 (119) |
4.85 (123) |
5.51 (140) |
4.91 (125) |
3.56 (90) |
3.43 (87) |
3.48 (88) |
48.29 (1,225) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.9 (2.3) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
1.7 (4.32) |
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Population of Louisburg
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 750 | — | |
| 1880 | 730 | −2.7% | |
| 1890 | 667 | −8.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,178 | 76.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,775 | 50.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,954 | 10.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,182 | 11.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,309 | 5.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,545 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,862 | 12.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,941 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,238 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,037 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,111 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,359 | 8.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,064 | −8.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Louisburg's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 3,064 people living in Louisburg. There were 1,250 households and 798 families in the town.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,446 | 47.19% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,261 | 41.16% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.34% |
| Other/Mixed | 111 | 3.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 | 6.23% |
Louisburg's Population in 2010
According to the census of 2010, Louisburg had 3,359 people. Most residents were either White (47.3%) or African American (46.9%). A smaller number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other racial backgrounds. About 5.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The town had 1,197 households. About 23% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households were made up of individuals living alone, especially those 65 years or older.
Arts and Culture in Louisburg
Historic Sites to Visit
Louisburg is home to several places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include:
- Cascine
- Cooke House
- Dean Farm
- Franklin County Training School-Riverside Union School
- Fuller House
- Green Hill House
- Louisburg Historic District
- Main Building, Louisburg College
- Massenburg Plantation
- Person Place
- Portridge
- Rose Hill
- Patty Person Taylor House
- Thomas and Lois Wheless House
- Williamson House
Franklin County Library
The main library for Franklin County is the Franklin County Library, located in Louisburg. There are also three smaller library branches in other towns in the county. A Bookmobile program helps bring books to people who might not be able to visit a library.
Education in Louisburg
Franklin County Schools
The main offices for Franklin County Schools (FCS) are in Louisburg. FCS manages 15 schools and serves over 8,500 students. These schools are located in the towns of Franklinton, Louisburg, Youngsville, and Bunn. The school system includes eight elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools, and one alternative school.
Louisburg College
Louisburg College is a two-year college in Louisburg, North Carolina. It is a residential college, meaning students can live on campus. The college helps students get ready to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Louisburg College offers three main degree programs:
- An Associate in Arts (a general college degree)
- An Associate in Science (a general science degree)
- An Associate in Business degree
The college also has special programs to support students. These include the Academy, which offers tutoring for all students. The Learning Partners Program helps students with learning disabilities or ADHD. The Crossroads Program supports first-year students as they adjust to college life.
Louisburg College has agreements with many other colleges and universities. This includes the 16 schools in the University of North Carolina system. These agreements make it easy for Louisburg College graduates to transfer and start as juniors at a four-year school.
Town Services
Louisburg Police Department
The Louisburg Police Department was started in 1779, the same year the town was founded.
Notable People from Louisburg
- Thomas W. Bickett, who served as the governor of North Carolina.
- Fanny Yarborough Bickett, who was the First Lady of North Carolina and the first woman to be president of the North Carolina Railroad.
See also
In Spanish: Louisburg (Carolina del Norte) para niños
