Spencer is a small town in Rowan County, North Carolina with only 3,500 residents, but a big heart! This town is in the heart of the Piedmont region only ours from the Mountains and the beaches. Major cities of Charlotte and Winston-Salem are only 20 minutes away. In Spencer, you’ll find tree-lined streets, a sense of community and pleasant downtown shopping in this historic North Carolina town. The town boasts a beautiful library and park. This area between 3rd and 4th Streets and Carolina and Rowan Avenues is appropriately called Library Park. From early November through the Christmas season, Spencer hosts a number of special events, such as Tree lighting, Santa visits, and a Santa Train.
Although it is a small town, it strives to operate with citizens in mind. The Land Management Department of the town of Spencer strives to provide a comprehensive array of services that protect property values and encourage long-term growth, while improving the quality of life for citizens.
This small town dates back to 1905 as a township which served the railroad as a half-way point between Atlanta and Washington DC. Spencer now services the North Carolina Transportation Museum, capturing the essence of the town’s beginnings. The town was named after Samuel Spencer, who was an American civil engineer, businessman, and president of the Southern Railway. At the museum, you can explore exhibits of antique locomotives, rail cars, automobiles and more. You can even take a train ride around the 57-acre site. The museum was founded in 1977 and is increasing in size with renovations. Many locomotives are being restored by volunteers in the museum, in one of the many bays at the station. The roster contains almost 30 locomotives, but only these 10 have ever seen service on the Spencer Southern RR. The museum is largely devoted to the state's railroad history; however its collection also includes exhibits of cars and planes.
Spencer is home to the North Rowan High School Cavaliers as well as North Rowan Middle School and Elementary School. All three are a part of the Rowan County School System.
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