Hoke County

Hoke County is an administrative division in North Carolina that covers a substantial area of land in the state. Raeford serves as the county seat and is the main population center.

The county was established in 1911 and named after Robert F. Hoke, a Confederate general who later became a railroad executive. The area became strategically important to national military development in the early 20th century.

The county is home to people of European, African American, and Native American descent, and this diversity shapes the local community events and businesses you'll find throughout the area. The neighborhoods and gathering places reflect these multiple cultural traditions in daily life.

Visitors can find information about county services and public meetings through the county administration's online platforms. The administrative center in Raeford is the main place to access government information and services.

Between 1918 and 1923, the federal government purchased and took control of significant land areas to expand a major military installation. This acquisition reshaped the territory and had lasting impacts on local development.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1911

Capital city: Raeford

Shares border with: Moore County, Cumberland County, Robeson County, Scotland County, Richmond County

Website: http://hokecounty.org

GPS coordinates: 35.02000,-79.23000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08