Lumberton

Country Side, Lumberton Neighborhood

Nestled amid mature trees and quiet streets, the Country Side neighborhood in Lumberton offers a welcoming, close-knit atmosphere where spacious single-family homes showcase classic Southern charm. Residents enjoy generous yards, friendly neighbors, and a peaceful setting that makes every evening stroll feel like coming home.

Lumberton offers a tranquil environment with peaceful streets that enhance daily life. The neighborhood features mostly single detached homes, with a variety of housing sizes, including many three-bedroom options. Convenient access to highways such as I-95 makes car travel straightforward for many errands or commuting. Daily essentials, including pharmacies and staple groceries, are easily reachable, supporting convenient living. Educational opportunities are diverse, with access to both public and private primary and secondary schools available. While the cycling network is limited, gentle elevation changes provide an enjoyable cycling experience in certain areas. Lumberton provides a calm, welcoming community with convenient services nearby.

Lumberton is a very good postal city to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed ambience. Lumberton is very quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Highlights of Country Side

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🏡 Countryside Village Mobile Home Park

A well‑established, all‑ages mobile home community located at 800 Old Whiteville Road, offering a quiet residential setting and a strong sense of local identity specific to the Country Side area of Lumberton.

🍽️ Long Branch Country Store & Cafe

A beloved local eatery and country store at 10065 NC Highway 72 E, known for hand‑cut steaks, pork chops, and home‑style meals, serving residents of the Country Side corridor east of Lumberton.

🎭 Carolina Civic Center (Carolina Theatre)

Historic Italian Renaissance‑style theatre at 319 N Chestnut Street in downtown Lumberton, just a short drive from Country Side, offering cultural events and performances in a historic landmark.

🌾 Humphrey–Williams Plantation

Historic Greek Revival plantation complex west of Lumberton on NC 211, featuring antique structures and farmland that provide a tangible link to the rural heritage surrounding the Country Side neighborhood.

🛍️ Carolina Country Peddlers Mall

A vendor‑driven shopping destination at 3540 E Elizabethtown Road featuring antiques, handcrafted furniture, candles, jewelry and more—located just a few miles east of Country Side.

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This June in Country Side

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

June 10–14, 2026

Hairspray – Touring Musical

Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater • Various times (see below)

A lively, family‑friendly musical packed with laughter, romance and catchy songs—great entertainment just minutes from Country Side for theater lovers of all ages.

June 18–21, 2026

Lumberton Juneteenth Celebration (Homecoming)

Various locations (Dick Taylor Plaza, Bill Sapp Recreation Center, W.H. Knuckles Elementary School)

A week‑long series honoring freedom, unity, and local heritage with a prayer vigil, senior cook‑out, community awards, festival, parade and gospel music—perfect for families and neighbors reconnecting.

June 20, 2026

VOD Music Festival 2026

3750 M.L.K. Jr Dr, Lumberton, NC • 12:00 PM–9:00 PM

Robeson County’s largest independent music festival offering nine hours of live music and local flavor—an upbeat and accessible outing very close to Country Side.

Throughout June 2026 (Wednesdays & Saturdays)

Robeson County Farmers Market

8th and Elm Streets, Lumberton, NC • Wednesdays & Saturdays, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM

A regular opportunity to buy fresh local produce, eggs, honey, flowers and more—excellent for stocking up and supporting area growers just down the road.

June 3, 10, 17, 19 & 24, 2026

Summer Reading Program Special Events – Lumberton Public Library

Lumberton Public Library (PAC) • 2:30 PM

Weekly themed performances including slam poetry, orbit presentation, dino academy, snake education—ideal for families seeking enriching, nearby afternoon activities.

From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Country Side

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Local characteristics and demographics for Country Side

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