About Lumberton

The beautiful city of Lumberton is the county seat of Robeson County and is located in southern North Carolina, on the Lumber River. This city of 21,000 is conveniently located only 30 miles south of the city of Fayetteville. The city was founded in 1787 by John Willis, who was an officer of the American Revolution. Lumberton was first developed as a shipping point for lumber and naval supplies that floated downriver to Georgetown, South Carolina. Today, the economy includes lumbering, tobacco curing, textile and apparel manufacturing, and the marketing of agricultural goods. Lumberton is also home to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Lumberton is also a past recipient of the prestigious All-America City award, and it has made a conscious effort to provide the best quality of life achievable, backed with quality and affordable services. The area in and around the city also offers numerous recreational and outdoor activities at places such as community parks and state parks. The recreational facilities in Lumberton also offer services to all of the city’s residents, even senior citizens. Some of the exciting community events in Lumberton include the Robeson County Fair, Carolina Smokin’ Fall Fling and Ol Timers Day, Rumba on the Lumber, Lumberton’s Alive after Fiver Summer Concert Series, and much more.

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