Town of Waco

Town of Waco This page is dedicated to the citizens, both past and present, of the Town of Waco and the entire Waco Community.

The Town of Waco is located in the eastern portion of Cleveland County in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The community was first known as "Ramsey Crossings" after local farmer Joe Ramsey. In 1879 a movement was started to establish a post office. At the height of the movement, a young man in his twenties, George Washington Kendrick, returned from the Brazos Area of Texas and suggested the

town be called Waco after a city along the Brazos River. The community liked the sound of the name Waco and accepted it as the official name of the town. In 1880 Kendrick was sworn in as the town's first Postmaster. In the late 1800's Waco was an active farming town that supported a busy railroad depot, feed and seed stores, a bank, post office, two churches, and several general merchandise stores. Farmers and families traveled by wagon or on horse back from as far as twenty miles to come to Waco to sale their goods and purchase items they needed. In 1883 solicitations were made to build a school, and the Waco Academy was constructed. Although the building changed over the years, the school stood on the same piece of land until finally closing its doors more than 100 years later. Cotton fields covered the landscape intertwined with pastures full of cattle. Many families looking for a quite place to raise a family were drawn to Waco. Out of those families have come doctors, lawyers, educators, pastors, politicians, entertainers, athletes, and beauty queens, all proud to call Waco home.

06/07/2026

🇺🇸🤍 Banners were hung yesterday on Highway 198 in Earl. A big thanks to Emily Sisk and America250 NC Cleveland County Committee for providing the banners.

06/05/2026

If you like to talk local history and genealogy or just want to learn more about it, join us next Thursday, June 11th to discuss history with fellow enthusiasts.

06/05/2026

🎡☀️ The countdown to October is ON!

There’s nothing quite like that feeling when the ride swings high, the wind hits your face, and all you can do is smile (or scream a little 😄).

As we wait for the gates to open October 1-11, tell us: What’s your favorite ride at the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair? 🎢🎠🎡

Drop it in the comments and let's see which ride earns the title of fan favorite!

🎟️🎠💙

06/04/2026
06/04/2026

Monthly Siren Test This Saturday 06/06/2026 12Noon

06/03/2026

Our Medication Assistance Program has helped Cleveland County residents receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in FREE prescription medications! This program serves uninsured, low-income Cleveland County residents who cannot afford their medications. You must contact our MAP coordinator to determine if you or your family qualify. Call 980-484-5146 today!

More information is available on our website at bit.ly/cchdpharmacy

Address

200 A. W. Black Street/PO Box 239
Waco, NC
28169

Telephone

+17044353923

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