Information on Carthage, Moore County
The Town of Carthage is located in the state of North Carolina, in Moore County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Carthage Town HALL, Moore County
| Carthage Town Hall's address | Carthage Carthage Municipal Building 4396 Hwy 15/501, 4396 Hwy 15-01 Carthage, NC 28327 United States | |
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| Phone number of Carthage Town Hall | +1 910-947-2331 | |
| Carthage, NC email | Not available | |
| Carthage official website | townofcarthage.org | |
| Mayor of Carthage | Lee McGraw | |
| Moore County, North Carolina: Vital Records | Carthage vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your North Carolina birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Carthage
What county is Carthage NC in?Carthage, NC is located in Moore County |
Where is Carthage, North Carolina ?Carthage is located in Moore County, part of the U.S. state of North Carolina. Situated in the central region of the state, it lies southwest of the state capital Raleigh. The town is also northeast of the popular golf resort town of Pinehurst and is part of the Sandhills region. |
What is the cost of living in Carthage NC ? |
Carthage administrative division
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore - other counties in North Carolina |
Carthage building department, NC
In Carthage, NC, obtaining the necessary authorization for construction or renovation projects is a crucial step to ensure compliance with local regulations. To get started, individuals and contractors should contact the Carthage Planning and Inspections Department, where all requests must be submitted. This office is the primary resource for guidance on the application process, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately. To avoid any surprises, it is advisable to reach out to the department directly to inquire about associated fees and typical processing times, as these can vary depending on the nature and scope of your project.
| Office | Moore County Planning and Inspections |
|---|---|
| City | Carthage |
| State | NC |
| Address | 302 South McNeill Street, Carthage, NC 28327 |
| Phone | 910-947-5010 |
| Website | https://www.moorecountync.gov/planning |
Demography of Carthage
| Name of Carthage inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 871 inhabitants | 225 / 6 564 | ||
| Population density in Carthage | 294,6 pop/sq mi (113,7 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
| Extreme Midget Wrestling | 2025-08-17 at Bigfoot???s Bar and Grill | ||
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| Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour | 2025-05-31 at Crown Coliseum | ||
 | Linda Kinlaw School of Dance Spring Recital | 2025-06-07 at Crown Theatre | |
 | Roosevelt Pratt, Jr Retirement Ceremony | 2025-07-12 at Crown Expo | |
| PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" | 2025-09-20 at Crown Theatre | ||
| PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" | 2025-09-21 at Crown Theatre | ||
| World Ballet Company: Cinderella | 2025-09-27 at Crown Theatre |
List of Passport Facilities in Carthage, NC
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Carthage, NC
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| PINEHURST POST OFFICE | 80 BLAKE BLVD | 9102951231 |
| ROBBINS POST OFFICE | 181 N MIDDLETON ST | 8774872778 |
| SANFORD POST OFFICE | 1200 S HORNER BLVD | 9197744926 |
| BROADWAY POST OFFICE | 101 S MAIN ST | 9192583934 |
| CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT MONTGOMERY COUNTY | 108 E. MAIN ST. | 9105713731 |
| FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY | 1200 MURCHISON RD | 9106721078 |
| FAYETTEVILLE MAIN POST OFFICE | 301 GREEN ST | 9104862464 |
| PITTSBORO MAIN OFFICE | 916 EAST ST | 3369319320 |
| SUPERIOR COURT CLERK RICHMOND COUNTY | 105 WEST FRANKLIN STREET | 9104197400 |
| MT GILEAD POST OFFICE | 106 N SCHOOL ST | 3364399320 |
| ASHEBORO POST OFFICE | 1030 S CHURCH ST | 3366299119 |
| HOLLY SPRINGS POST OFFICE | 112 THIRD STREET | 9194205343 |
| NORWOOD POST OFFICE | 243 S MAIN ST | 7044743048 |
| RANDLEMAN POST OFFICE | 611 W ACADEMY ST | 3369319320 |
| FUQUAY-VARINA POST OFFICE | 131 NORTH JUDD PARKWAY | 9195521036 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Carthage
There are 2 bank branches in Carthage.
Branch Banking and Trust Company is the most popular bank in Carthage with 1 branch offices, followed by First Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Carthage:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Carthage administrative numbers
| Carthage Town code | 3710680 |
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| Carthage Town postcode | 28327 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Carthage
| Airport | Moore County Airport 6.8 miles Mackall Army Airfield 21 miles Pope Air Force Base 25.4 miles |
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Carthage territory
| Carthage area | 6,35 sq mi (16,45 km²) |
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| Carthage altitude | 476 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.3331 Longitude: -79.4174 Latitude: 35° 19' 59'' North Longitude: 79° 25' 3'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Carthage |
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| Natural parks | Carthage isn't part of a natural park |
What is Carthage close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Whispering Pines, Cameron, Taylortown and Vass | ||
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| Robbins | Robbins | Sanford |
| Taylortown |  | Whispering Pines |
| Taylortown | Whispering Pines | Whispering Pines |
| Whispering Pines 6.4 miles | Cameron 9.2 miles | Taylortown 9.2 miles |
| Vass 9.3 miles | Southern Pines 9.8 miles | Pinehurst 10.3 miles |
| Robbins 11.5 miles | Aberdeen 13.5 miles | Pinebluff 15.8 miles |
| Sanford 17.1 miles | Candor 18.3 miles | Goldston 18.8 miles |
| Norman 20.7 miles | Biscoe 20.7 miles | Star 21.2 miles |
| Hoffman 22.2 miles | Broadway 22.2 miles | Seagrove 24.9 miles |
| Spring Lake 26 miles | Ellerbe 26.4 miles | Raeford 26.6 miles |
Distance between Carthage and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2206 miles | Houston : 1006 miles | Philadelphia : 400 miles |
| Phoenix : 1859 miles | San Antonio : 1185 miles | San Diego : 2156 miles |
| Dallas : 1008 miles | San Jose : 2348 miles | Jacksonville : 369 miles |
| Indianapolis : 480 miles | San Francisco : 2408 miles | Austin : 1119 miles |
| Columbus : 376 miles | Fort Worth : 1041 miles | Charlotte : 80 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Carthage, NC
Elementary schools in Carthage
Carthage Elementary
District of Moore County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 373
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
District of Moore County SchoolsLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 688
Middle schools in Carthage
Crain's Creek Middle
District of Moore County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 385
High schools in Carthage
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney
District of Moore County SchoolsLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 54
Private schools in Carthage
Covenant Preparatory School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 10Students : 45