Hoke County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 55,830 inhabitants. The county was created 113 years ago in 1911. Its county seat is Raeford.
There are 3 city/town in Hoke County, NC. The largest city of Hoke County is Raeford with a population of 4,956. Other cities include, Rockfish population 3,298 and Five Points population 689
Five Points, Township in Hoke County, North Carolina
Hoke County is located in south-central North Carolina, part of the Sandhills region. It was formed in 1911 from parts of Cumberland and Robeson counties. Here are some details on the cities and towns within Hoke County:
Raeford is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in Hoke County. It was established in 1897 and named after Confederate soldier John McRae. Some key landmarks in Raeford include the Hoke County Courthouse, Carolina Theater, and Huske Hardware Store. Annual events include the Turning of the Collard Festival.
Bowmore
Bowmore is a small unincorporated community located along NC Highway 211 near the Cumberland County border. It originated around a railroad stop in the late 1800s. The area is home to businesses like Howard's Bar-B-Que and Beth Israel Congregation synagogue.
Rockfish is an unincorporated town centrally located within Hoke County. It has roots back to a post office established in the 1880s. Notable sites include the Rockfish Campground, Rockfish Ruritan Club, and Rockfish Middle School.
Silver City
Silver City is an unincorporated area in western Hoke County. It is a rural farming community established in the late 1800s by Scottish immigrants. Points of interest include old churches, cemeteries and homes dating back to the 19th century.
Dundarrach
Dundarrach is a very small unincorporated area in northern Hoke County along NC Highway 211. It originated as a railroad watering stop. Today it consists of small businesses and residential areas.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hoke County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Five Points | Township in Hoke County, North Carolina | 689 |
Raeford | City in North Carolina | 4,956 |
Rockfish | Township in Hoke County, North Carolina | 3,298 |