Spring Hope Area Chamber of Commerce

Halfway between Raleigh and Greenville, Spring Hope invites travelers, antique collectors, and the curious to experience a little bit of small-town North Carolina. Take a side trip that is honestly just one minute north on 581, just off I-87, to or from the beach. Shop at family-owned stores; visit the Historical Society; find medical attention; or just take a leisurely walk around town and see why some people wouldn’t live in any other place.

Incorporated as a township in 1889, it was the lumber industry and a rail line that built Spring Hope, as well as farming. It is believed that an early country settler named Daniel Crenshaw held hope against malice that the springs would rise forever fresh and pure on his farm—or maybe it was the hope of thirsty coach travelers.

...and how Spring Hope got its name.

There is the cold winter legend of Old York’s Bridge, where they found a buggy and driver frozen solid on the bridge. The oldest church in town is the Shocco African-American Church, an 1870-standing landmark.

Today, Spring Hope has a population of nearly 1400, many of whom are fourth- and fifth-generation residents. Due to the welcoming small-town atmosphere, excellent schools, and convenient access to Rocky Mount and Raleigh, new residents, retirees, and commuters are moving here.

Real estate in Spring Hope has something for everyone, from historic to new construction.

Downtown Spring Hope is carefully preserved. Clustered around the old railroad depot, its business district remains almost intact, with a full complement of specialty shops, local retail stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and health professional services.