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Cedar Rock, North Carolina
Village · Population 299 · #473 in North Carolina
About Cedar Rock
Set in the northwestern part of North Carolina, Cedar Rock is a tiny community with an estimated population of 299.
Officially, Cedar Rock is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.14 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 262 residents per square mile.
📰 Cedar Rock News Today
- All previously closed sites from the peregrine falcon seasonal closure will officially reopen beginning August 15 following coordination with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission: • White Rock Cliff • Buzzard’s Roost • Big Lost Cove Cliff In addition to the sites facebook.com · Aug 12
- The Brush and Palette Club meets at Cedar Rock Country Club The Wilkes Record · Feb 11
- Annual peregrine falcon nesting closures begin in Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests WLOS · Jan 18
- Fear Factor : Every rock climber starts life as a gravity-respecting mortal WNC Magazine · Aug 8
- Cedar Rock, NC Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Sep 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cedar Rock Unique
- The only place in America named Cedar Rock — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cedar Rock
- River Road Diner
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Western North Carolina Sculpture Park and Trail · Art gallery
- Home of General William Lenoir · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeVillage
Population (2024)299
Rank in state#473 of 549
Land area1.14 sq mi
Density262/sq mi
Coordinates35.9435, -81.4584