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Introduction to Laurinburg, North Carolina
Laurinburg, North Carolina, in Scotland county, is 38 miles SW of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 83 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina.About 15,874 people live in Laurinburg.
Laurinburg History
The present day city of Laurinburg was first settled in 1785. It was named after the McLaurin family, the area's prominent settlers. Originally, it was spelled Laurinburgh but, eventually, the letter h was dropped from the name. The area's first private school was established in 1852 and was known as Laurinburgh High School. The Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherfordton Railroad first entered the city in 1861. Laurinburg was incorporated in 1877 and became the county seat, of the newly formed Scotland County, in 1899.
Laurinburg and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Laurinburg
Laurinburg is home to the Indian Museum of the Carolinas. You can also visit the Historic John Blue House and Cotton Gin and Marlboro County Historical Museum. The Ellicott Rock Wilderness, which is only few minutes from the city, offers facilities for camping, hiking, and fishing. You can enjoy shopping at the Westwood Shopping Center. The Cheraw State Recreation Area and Lumber River State Park are also worth visiting.
Laurinburg Transportation
Air transportation is available from Moore County Airport.
Laurinburg Higher Education
St Andrews Presbyterian College is the local college. The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Francis Marion University, Fayetteville Technical Community College, and several other colleges and universities also offer higher educational facilities.
Boone strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
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