About

Town of Spencer, quietly nestled in the heart of the Piedmont just hours away from your choice of the Blue Ridge Mountains or the coastal beaches of North & South Carolina. We pride ourselves on maintaining our small town atmosphere, while offering the convenience of major cities such as Charlotte and Winston-Salem only 30 minutes away.

Rising from the ashes of the Civil War, Spencer became the first "development of consequence" to this area after the Southern Railway Company chose to locate a service yard centrally between Washington, and
Atlanta. Established in 1905, our township that resulted remains loyal to its heritage - boasting the largest contiguous historic district in the state of North Carolina.

The Spencer Shops continue to serve as a reminder to the town's origin, now serving as the site of the North Carolina Transportation Museum. Those activities of preservation and renovation have spilled over into the community as well, bringing about a renewed sense of pride that has become a vital part of everyday life.