Town of Waco

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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.

10/16/2026
10/16/2026

🗳️ EARLY VOTING IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Come cast your ballot at ANY of our three early voting locations in Cleveland County!

đź“Ť Choose the location most convenient for you.
⏰ Monday–Friday: 8 AM–7:30 PM
⏰ Saturday: 8 AM–3 PM
đźš« Closed Sundays

Not registered to vote? Eligible voters can register and vote on the same day during early voting!

Make your plan to vote and make your voice heard!

10/16/2026

Yes, it’s time for Halloween and time to remember to bring your kids dressed up in costume for trick or treat on 10-31-2026! Keep watching here for more details!

10/15/2026

Bulldog students, The Yearbook wants your summer vacation and fair photos! Send them to our photo share using the QR code or email to Mrs. Weaver at [email protected]

10/15/2026
10/12/2026
Happy National Farmer's Day!
10/12/2026

Happy National Farmer's Day!

Happy National Farmers Day!

From right here in North Carolina and across our country, farmers work hard to put food on our tables and keep America running. They deserve our recognition and support every day. Thank you, farmers!

Address

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

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+17044353923

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