Spencer
in Rowan County of North Carolina, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.692 and -80.435 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 41' 32" and W -80° 26' 5"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:27 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:33 am and 8:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Explore Spencer

Spencer in Rowan County (North Carolina) with it's 3,291 inhabitants is a city in United States about 290 mi (or 466 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Spencer is now 12:27 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Spencer, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Smith Reynolds Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Salisbury, Lexington, Mocksville, Concord and Albemarle. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 91% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

20°C (68 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

24°C (75 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

26°C (80 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Comfort Suites Salisbury

Address
2,5 mi
1040 E. Innes St.
28144 Salisbury
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Salisbury

Address
2,6 mi
120 Marriott Circle
28144 Salisbury
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Salisbury

Address
4,4 mi
1001 Klumac Road
28144 Salisbury
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Salisbury

Address
4,3 mi
825 Klumac Road
28144 Salisbury
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites SALISBURY

Address
2,8 mi
125 Marriott Circle
28144 Salisbury
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN SALISBURY

Address
3,0 mi
321 BENDIX DRIVE
28146 Salisbury
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 SALISBURY

Address
3,5 mi
925 BENDIX DRIVE I-85 EXIT #76A
28146 Salisbury
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge Salisbury

Address
4,2 mi
1328 Jake Alexander Blvd., S.
28146 Salisbury
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Affordable Suites Salisbury

Address
5,2 mi
1305 JULIAN ROAD
28147 Salisbury
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

VCMB playing with Livingstone College - Holiday Caravan Parade

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 08:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vance Cougar Marching Band

The Royal Sound of the south got to play with the band from Livingstone College before the Holiday Caravan Parade in Salisbury, NC.


Livingstone College at the Holiday Caravan Parade

Published: November 27, 2014
Length: 51:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vance Cougar Marching Band

VCMB joined Livingstone College for some pre-parade festivities.


Southern 630 in Spencer, NC April, 2013

Published: April 15, 2013
Length: 35:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jody Greene

Southern Ry. 2-8-0 #630 pulls the Spencer to Barber excursion on 4/13/13 and pulls the NC Transportation Museum's on-site train ride on 4/14/13. Photos online at www.jodygreene.us Special...


NC Transportation Museum Train Turntable Ride

Published: July 26, 2013
Length: 06:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Doctor Who USA

This is the whole turntable ride from beginning to end. It is not everyday you get to ride one of these with your family. We were the only ones on it for this go round.You can also see the...


NC Transportation Museum Train Drive By

Published: July 26, 2013
Length: 16:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Doctor Who USA

This is the train at the NC Transportation Museum doing a close drive by near the street. We were lucky enough to ride it twice.


Flagg Coal Co. #75 @ North Carolina Transportation Museum

Published: May 11, 2008
Length: 57:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pdtrudell

Steam Locomotive built by Vulcan Iron Works, Wilkes Barre PA in 1930. This locomotive belongs to John & Byron Gramling of Ashley IND. and is running at the North Carolina Transportation Museum...


Southern 630 Arriving on the Main Line - Spencer NC

Published: April 14, 2013
Length: 22:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: H.A. Mergen

Southern 630 2 8 0 Steam Train Arriving at NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC on the Main Line 4/13/13.


Spencer Streamliners Event Wick Moorman NS CEO

Published: February 28, 2015
Length: 14:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eastern Rail Videos

Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman and others talk at the Spencer Streamliners event in Spencer, NC. Norfolk & Western #611 sits on the turn table. This is my own footage. eastern Rail Videos.


NCTM Easter Bunny Express 2015 (Southern 6900)

Published: April 06, 2015
Length: 19:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jacob Riley

On April 3, 2014, I was notified that Southern E8 6900 was going to be pulling NCTM's Easter Bunny Express the next day. So on April 4, 2014, Jacob Riley Productions set out to the NCTM once...


New Haven & Burlington Route at Spencer Streamliners Event

Published: February 28, 2015
Length: 19:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eastern Rail Videos

Spencer Streamliners Event Spencer, NS. New Haven FL9 & Burlington Route take people back and fourth on the North Carolina Transportation Museum property.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

East Spencer, North Carolina

East Spencer is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,755 at the 2000 census.

Located at 35.6828, -80.4314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Rowan County, North Carolina, Towns in North Carolina, Populated places in North Carolina with African American majority populations

Spencer, North Carolina

Spencer is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States, incorporated in 1905. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 3,355.

Located at 35.6937, -80.4319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Rowan County, North Carolina, Towns in North Carolina, Southern Railway (US), Populated places established in 1905

North Carolina Transportation Museum

The North Carolina Transportation Museum is a transport museum in Spencer, North Carolina. The museum is largely devoted to the state's railroad history, however its collection also includes exhibits of automobiles and aircraft. The museum is located at the former Southern Railway's 1896-era Spencer Shops.

Located at 35.6869, -80.4361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railroad museums in North Carolina, Aerospace museums in North Carolina, Automobile museums in North Carolina, Southern Railway (US), Museums in Rowan County, North Carolina, North Carolina State Historic Sites

North Rowan High School

North Rowan High School, formerly Spencer High School and East Spencer High School, is located in the northern end of Rowan County in Spencer, North Carolina. It is part of the Rowan–Salisbury School System.

Located at 35.6971, -80.4301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in North Carolina, Schools in Rowan County, North Carolina

Salisbury (Amtrak station)

The Salisbury Amtrak Station, located in Salisbury, North Carolina, is served by three passenger trains. The street address is Depot and Liberty Streets, and is located in the heart of historic downtown Salisbury. The station was constructed in 1908 by the Southern Railroad and was designed by Frank P. Milburn in the Spanish Mission Style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, but was nearly demolished until it was bought by the Historic Salisbury Foundation in 1984.

Located at 35.6673, -80.4662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations along Southern Railway lines in the United States, Amtrak stations in North Carolina, Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina, Buildings and structures in Rowan County, North Carolina, National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina, Railway stations opened in 1908, Frank Pierce Milburn buildings, Transportation in Rowan County, North Carolina

Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina

Salisbury Township is one of fourteen townships in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The township had a population of 28,594 according to the 2000 census and is currently the most populous township in Rowan County. Geographically, Salisbury Township occupies 30.64 square miles in central Rowan County. Large portions of the city of Salisbury, the county seat of Rowan County are located in the township.

Located at 35.6719, -80.4636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Townships in Rowan County, North Carolina

WOGR-FM

WOGR-FM is an American radio station broadcasting a Gospel music format, licensed to serve the community of Salisbury, North Carolina. The station is currently owned by Victory Christian Center, Inc. , and features programming from Salem Communications which is also heard on WOGR in Charlotte. The station was originally launched in 1977 as WNDN-FM, the college radio station of Salisbury's Catawba College.

Located at 35.6667, -80.4703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in the Charlotte metropolitan area, Gospel radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1977, 1977 establishments in North Carolina

Oak Grove-Freedman's Cemetery

The Oak Grove-Freedman's Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at the corner of Liberty Street and North Church Street in downtown Salisbury, North Carolina. The cemetery has served as a burial ground for African Americans since it was deeded to the city in 1770. More than one hundred fifty known and unknown African Americans, both enslaved and free, are buried at the cemetery.

Located at 35.6699, -80.4695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina, National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina, Salisbury, North Carolina, Geography of Rowan County, North Carolina, Visitor attractions in Rowan County, North Carolina

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