Robbinsville, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Robbinsville, North Carolina
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Downtown Robbinsville
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| Motto(s):
"Your Natural Destination."
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Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Graham | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) | |
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 597 | |
| • Density | 899.10/sq mi (347.11/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28771
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| Area code(s) | 828 | |
| FIPS code | 37-57020 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407228 | |
Robbinsville is a small town in Graham County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is the main town and the "county seat" of Graham County. A county seat is like the capital city for a county. It is where the county government offices are located.
In 2020, about 597 people lived in Robbinsville. The whole county of Graham has about 8,030 people.
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History of Robbinsville
Robbinsville has a long and interesting history. It started as a trading post in the early 1840s. A trading post was a place where people could buy and sell goods.
Early Days and Naming
The town's first post office opened in 1843. It was first called Cheoah Valley, then Fort Montgomery. Robbinsville officially became a town on June 9, 1874. People believe the town was named after James L. Robinson. He was a state senator from North Carolina. The town got its water system in 1925.
The Graham County Courthouse
The first building for the Graham County Courthouse was built in Robbinsville in 1874. But its floor fell in during a murder trial about 20 years later! A new courthouse was built in 1895. This was the last wooden courthouse ever built in North Carolina. The building used today was finished in 1942.
Public Library History
Graham County's first public library opened in Robbinsville in 1939. The library joined a bigger system called the Nantahala Regional Library in 1940. The first library building was taken down in 1952. A new, bigger library opened on April 6, 1953.
Past Businesses in Town
Many companies have had factories in Robbinsville over the years. These included Bemis Lumber Company and American Uniform. James Lees Carpet Company was in Robbinsville from 1957 to 1971. It employed about 400 people. Later, this building became a Stanley Furniture factory. This factory was the town's biggest employer for a long time. It closed in 2014.
Leaders of Robbinsville
Here are some of the people who have served as mayor of Robbinsville:
- N.M.E. Slaughter (started in 1893)
- R.B. Slaughter (around 1930–1943)
- J.D. Stratton (around 1963)
- Stephen Hooper (around 2019)
- Shaun Adams (2021–present)
Geography and Climate
Robbinsville is a small town in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.4 square miles (1.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding the Climate
Robbinsville has a "humid subtropical climate." This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It is also in a "7a USDA hardiness zone." This zone helps gardeners know which plants can survive the winter. It means temperatures can drop to between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Summers in Robbinsville are not as hot as in some other southern places. Winters are cool or cold. The biggest snowfall happened during the 1993 Storm of the Century. About 15 to 20 inches of snow fell then! It rains a lot throughout the year in Robbinsville. There is only a small decrease in rain during the autumn.
| Climate data for Robinsville AG 5 NE, North Carolina (1991–2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 45.2 (7.3) |
50.1 (10.1) |
57.8 (14.3) |
68.2 (20.1) |
74.6 (23.7) |
78.7 (25.9) |
83.0 (28.3) |
82.0 (27.8) |
77.6 (25.3) |
68.4 (20.2) |
58.3 (14.6) |
48.4 (9.1) |
62.0 (16.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25.5 (−3.6) |
28.1 (−2.2) |
34.5 (1.4) |
42.7 (5.9) |
51.2 (10.7) |
59.2 (15.1) |
62.4 (16.9) |
61.5 (16.4) |
55.8 (13.2) |
44.6 (7.0) |
34.4 (1.3) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
44.1 (6.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.16 (156) |
5.48 (139) |
5.85 (149) |
5.38 (137) |
5.06 (129) |
6.03 (153) |
5.66 (144) |
4.68 (119) |
4.63 (118) |
3.68 (93) |
4.53 (115) |
6.47 (164) |
63.61 (1,616) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 47 | — | |
| 1910 | 122 | — | |
| 1920 | 119 | −2.5% | |
| 1930 | 345 | 189.9% | |
| 1940 | 399 | 15.7% | |
| 1950 | 515 | 29.1% | |
| 1960 | 587 | 14.0% | |
| 1970 | 777 | 32.4% | |
| 1980 | 814 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 709 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 747 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 620 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 597 | −3.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Robbinsville has changed a lot over the years. In 1880, only 47 people lived there. The population grew steadily for many years, reaching its highest in 1980 with 814 people. By 2020, the population was 597 people.
Who Lives in Robbinsville?
The 2020 United States census counted 597 people living in Robbinsville. There were 317 households and 156 families. Most people living in Robbinsville are White (78.73%). There are also people who identify as Native American (5.03%), Black or African American (2.18%), Asian (0.84%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.72%). Some people also identify as Other/Mixed (3.52%).
Local News
The Graham Star is a newspaper that has been published every week in Robbinsville since 1955. It tells people in the town and county about local news and events.
Famous People from Robbinsville
Some notable people have connections to Robbinsville:
- Junaluska – A famous Cherokee Indian leader.
- Wade Crane – A professional pool player. He was a champion in 8-Ball and 9-Ball.
- Ronnie Milsap – A well-known country music singer and pianist.
- Rodney Orr – A NASCAR race car driver.
- Tina Wesson – The winner of the TV show Survivor: The Australian Outback.
Images for kids
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Downtown Robbinsville from above.
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The official seal of the town of Robbinsville.
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A map showing where Robbinsville is located in North Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Robbinsville (Carolina del Norte) para niños
