Cities & Towns in Columbus County, NC
Columbus County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 54,754 inhabitants. The county was created 216 years ago in 1808. Its county seat is Whiteville.
There are 12 city/town in Columbus County, NC. The largest city of Columbus County is Whiteville with a population of 5,242. Other cities include, Tabor City population 3,893, Pine Level population 2,080, Chadbourn population 1,699, Lake Waccamaw population 1,392
Whiteville
Whiteville, City in North Carolina
Tabor City
Tabor City, Town of the United States
Pine Level
Pine Level, Human settlement in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Situated in southeastern North Carolina, Columbus County is home to several small cities and towns steeped in history and natural beauty. Here are some of the notable communities within Columbus County:
Whiteville Whiteville serves as the county seat and only incorporated city within Columbus County. This city features historic downtown buildings, the Columbus County Courthouse Museum, and several parks. The area is known for its golf courses and proximity to the Waccamaw River for boating and fishing.
Chadbourn Located in northern Columbus County, Chadbourn is a small rural town surrounded by agricultural areas. Historic sites like the Chadbourn Historic District connect the town to its past as an important tobacco marketplace. Outdoorsmen enjoy nearby hunting grounds and angling along the Lumber River.
Tabor City Nicknamed the "City of Hospitality," Tabor City is a friendly community situated off Highways 410 and 701. Visitors enjoy outdoor recreation opportunities at Jones Lake State Park and Perry's Water Garden. The Tabor City Yam Festival is a popular annual event.
Fair Bluff Fair Bluff is a small town located along the Lumber River in the south-central part of Columbus County. Fair Bluff features several historic buildings and homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The community is known for recreational fishing and boating.
Cerro Gordo The very small town of Cerro Gordo has historic roots as one of the first settlements in Columbus County. Located between Whiteville and Tabor City, Cerro Gordo contains several historic sites like the Grist Mill and involvements in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
All Columbus County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbus County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Boardman | Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America | 152 |
| Bolton | Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States | 632 |
| Broadway | Town in North Carolina, United States | 1,295 |
| Brunswick | Town in North Carolina | 996 |
| Cerro Gordo | Town of the United States | 195 |
| Chadbourn | City in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America | 1,699 |
| Fair Bluff | Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States | 879 |
| Lake Waccamaw | Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States | 1,392 |
| Pine Level | Human settlement in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America | 2,080 |
| Sandyfield | Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America | 415 |
| Tabor City | Town of the United States | 3,893 |
| Whiteville | City in North Carolina | 5,242 |
