Ellerbe North Carolina Map

About Ellerbe, North Carolina

Ellerbe is a locality in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,036. The population density is 314.1 people per km². Ellerbe is located at 35.0713°N, 79.7614°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28338.

Ellerbe rests in a broad, shallow basin where the land begins to soften its slopes after the more rugged terrain to the west. It lies 42.8 miles west of Fort Bragg, NC (from Fort Bragg, NC: bearing 264°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Rockingham. Pine forests, a deep, resonant green even in the hazy summer air, press in on the edges of open fields, their scent a constant, resinous whisper carried on the breeze. The sky here often feels vast, a pale, washed-out blue that bleeds into soft grays before a rain, and the quality of light at dusk, when it slants through the trees and paints the dusty roads in hues of amber and rose, possesses a quiet, enduring beauty. Creeks, shallow and meandering, thread their way through the landscape, their banks lined with willows and the occasional burst of wild honeysuckle, contributing to the gentle, almost languid character of the place. The history of Ellerbe is tied to the rich, red earth that sustains its agricultural roots, a legacy of cotton and tobacco that still shapes the local economy, though the landscape now also bears the marks of timber and a growing presence of small, independent businesses. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, fostering a deep-seated pragmatism and a quiet resilience in its people. The old railroad line, long since retired from active service, still traces a faint scar across the fields, a reminder of a time when Ellerbe was a vital hub for transporting goods, a testament to the ingenuity and hard work that built this corner of Richmond County. The scent of woodsmoke often drifts from chimneys on cooler evenings, a comforting aroma that speaks of hearth and home, a subtle yet persistent echo of the enduring spirit of Ellerbe.

About This Ellerbe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellerbe, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.071261, -79.76144. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ellerbe and Richmond County.

Detailed location data for Ellerbe includes the ZIP code (28338), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Richmond County (Rockingham), and school district assignment (Richmond County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ellerbe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.