Hoke County, North Carolina: History and Information

Hoke County, North Carolina

Hoke County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Raeford
Year Organized: 1911
Square Miles: 391

Court House:

PO Box 210
County Courthouse
Raeford, NC 28376-0210

Etymology - Origin of County Name

It was named in honor of Robert F. Hoke, a major-general in the Confederate States Army.

Demographics:

History

Hoke was formed in 1911 from Cumberland and Robeson. It was named in honor of Robert F. Hoke, a major-general in the Confederate States Army. It is in the southeastern section of the State and is bounded by Cumberland, Robeson, Scotland, Moore and Harnett counties. The present land area is 391.21 square miles and the 2000 population was 33,646. Raeford is the county seat.

Neighboring Counties:

Cumberland

Robeson

Scotland

Moore

Harnett

Cities and Towns:

- Raeford (County Seat)

city

Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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