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Lumberton, The Beauty Of Southern Industry
3.5
rating
By
Anonymous (
May 10, 2018)
As a child, going to Lumberton was a huge surprise. I didn't expect much; I grew up in Marion, South Carolina and heard things about the city before, but I didn't at all think that the "lumber" part was literal or still relevant.
It is.
The city of Lumberton still has a vital l ...Read More
umber industry that fits the namesake. I can still remember driving with my parents in the 1990's and seeing the huge tree trunks stacked up taller than any material stacks I'd ever seen.
I wouldn't see anything like it until visiting quarries, or huge manufacturing facilities while in the military.
Living in Lumberton, NC is like getting a taste of charming Southern living while seeing the lumber industry alive and well. The random stacks of wood aren't a thing anymore (unless I happen to miss it every time these days), but there are a lot of lumber professionals and amazing building materials to get at high quality and reasonable prices.
The best areas in Lumberton, NC are near the I-95 overpass with the amazing restaurants, and then the north part of town heading towards Barker Ten Mile. If I had to choose a negative, the area does flood from time to time. That's just a part of being in Hurricane Alley. It's worth it, as long as you have insurance and think of disaster as a chance to remodel instead of the end of the world.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Lumberton, NC Livability
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Lumberton?
Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.
Parks
Luther Britt Park
Jerry Giles Park
Godwin Heights Park
Northeast Park
Entertainment
Town and Country Four
Alton G. Brooks Stadium
Food & Drink
Jersey Mike's Subs
Hardee's
Bojangles'
Sonic
Subway
McDonald's
Burger King
Cook Out
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Commute
Is public transit available in Lumberton?
Of all people who commute,
0.6% take public transportation in
Lumberton.