Robeson County is one of the largest counties in the state of North Carolina with a growing population. Robeson County was incorporated in 1787 from Bladen County and was named for Col. Thomas Robeson of the Revolutionary War.
Lumberton is the county seat and it has twenty-nine townships. The beautiful black water Lumber River ambles throughout the county and it is a wonderful recreational resource for the citizens and visitors. Located approximately 1.5 hours from the beaches and 3 hours from the mountains, Robeson County is situated perfectly for day trips and family excursions. The main interstate highway, I-95, runs North-South on the Eastern Seaboard, directly through this county; it is a halfway point for a lot of travelers. Another major interstate highway, I-74, runs East-West through the county, connecting the nearby beaches to the mountains.
