 Originally
known as Mooresville and later changed
to Duplin Depot, the community was settled about 1825.
In 1838 Thaddeus D. Love, of Wilmington, conductor on
the first train that ran through the then crossroads community,
moved here. Being familiar with Jane Porter's popular
novel "Thaddeus of Warsaw," Mr. Loves friends
began calling him Thaddeus of Warsaw. The name had such
appeal to the few residents that in 1855 the community
was incorporated and the name was changed to Warsaw. At
that time there were about twenty residences, three general
merchandise stores ad a combination store-post office
in town. |
 The
town was also a religious center.
The Baptist Church built a college in Warsaw in 1856 which
had many boarders from surrounding counties. The Baptist
Church was erected in 1856 and for many years was the
only church in town. The Presbyterian Church was built
in 1884 and later the Methodist Church was erected. |
 Local
industry enjoys an excellent environment.
Productive workers, surplus utility capacity and good
transportation are bolstered by strong community support.
A modern airport with a 4900' runway and navigation aids
offers maintenance, fuel service and hangar space for
business aircraft.
Warsaw is governed by a town board consisting of a Mayor
and five commissioners. Government is, at once, conservative
and progressive. |
 The
Country Squire Restaurant
is conveniently located in the heart of Duplin County
near Kenansville in North Carolina, within easy reach
of the Research Triangle at Raleigh/Chapel Hill and the
beaches of Southeast North Carolina. Guests entering this
unique Restaurant and Inn, will immediately sense the
charm of old traditions
rooted in Scotland.
748 NC Hwy 24/50, Warsaw,
North Carolina. (910) 296-1727
Toll Free : (910) 830-1602 |
 Warsaw
located in the west central section of Duplin County,
is intersected by highways NC 24 and 50 and US
117; and is served by the seaboard Coast Line Railroad.
Interstate 40 will have two exits at Warsaw and will provide
easy access to Wilmington, Raleigh, and I-95. It is approximately
52 miles north of Wilmington, 35 miles south of Goldsboro,
and 75 miles southeast of Raleigh. |
 Operating
out of modern offices,
local government is efficient and financially sound. It
has had the foresight to develop modern water and sewer
systems with surplus capacity. Twenty-four hour police
and fire protection is maintained and well staffed recreation
department tends the city's parks and playgrounds and
has a broad offering of programs. Government actively
solicits and supports industrial development.
The financial needs of the community are met by Branch
Banking & Trust Company, Southern Bank & Trust
Company. |
 Warsaw
offers recreation and entertainment within the community.
Public and private facilities offer tennis, golf and swimming.
Little league and softball teams are sponsored during
the summer. The surrounding woods and lakes abound with
game. The hunter or fisherman is in paradise.
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 Several
physicians and dentists tend the health needs of Warsaw.
Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville,
8 miles away, and Sampson Memorial Hospital, 12 miles
away at Clinton provide Warsaw with hospital service.
Emergency services are offered by the Warsaw Rescue Squad.
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 Warsaw
schools offer good facilities, well-qualified
faculties and curriculums of high standard. James Sprunt
Technical College, a technical training center located
in Kenansville offers technical training as well as vocational
and academic courses. The Warsaw/Kornegy Library, provides
a full range of reading material. Institutions of higher
learning are Mt. Olive College(16miles); University of
North Carolina at Wilmington (52 miles); East Carolina
University at Greenville (60 miles); and Methodist College
at Fayetteville (50 miles). |
THE
GREATER WARSAW
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P. O. BOX 585, WARSAW, NC. 28398
PHONE: 910.293.7804
Climate:
Average Temperature: 61.2°
January: 47.1°
June: 71.9°
Rainfall: 53.2"
Snowfall: 2.9" |
Population
Warsaw: 3078
Warsaw Township: 5783
Duplin County: 39,855 |
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