Warrenton North Carolina Map

About Warrenton, North Carolina

Warrenton is a locality in Warren County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 772. The population density is 326.2 people per km². Warrenton is located at 36.3985°N, 78.1553°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27589.

Warrenton, North Carolina, unfolds across a landscape of gentle hills, where the earth exhales a humid breath in the summer and a crisp, bracing chill in winter. It lies 35.0 miles north-east of Wake Forest, NC (from Wake Forest, NC: bearing 34°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south-east of Norlina. The terrain, a soft undulation of fertile soil, supports a rich tapestry of pine forests and sprawling fields, their colors shifting with the seasons from the vibrant green of young corn to the golden stubble of harvest. Sunlight here possesses a particular quality, a diffused luminescence that softens the edges of the day, especially in the late afternoon when long shadows stretch across the quiet roads, and the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle. The houses, many of them substantial and bearing the patina of generations, stand with a quiet dignity, their porches offering a place to watch the slow procession of clouds drift across the wide, open sky. The story of Warrenton is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Warren County, a place where tobacco and cotton once reigned supreme, shaping the fortunes and the very character of the land. This legacy, though transformed by time, still whispers in the names of the old plantations and the enduring sense of community that anchors the present. While the rhythms of life have changed, the town remains a hub for the surrounding agricultural enterprises, its economy still tethered to the land, though now diversified with small businesses and the quiet hum of commerce. Warrenton’s historic courthouse square, a focal point of civic life, bears witness to this enduring spirit, a testament to the resilience and continuity of a place that has always known the value of patience and the bounty of the earth.

About This Warrenton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Warrenton, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.39848, -78.155271. 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 Warrenton and Warren County.

Detailed location data for Warrenton includes the ZIP code (27589), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Warren County (Warrenton), and school district assignment (Warren 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 Warrenton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.