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Welcome to the gateway to Rowan County, North Carolina – Spencer, North Carolina.
Where hometown charm is plentiful, and residents can enjoy the quality of life they desire.
Incorporated in 1905, the Town of Spencer is known for its strong railroading ties. It is currently home to the North Carolina Transportation Museum which attracts 100,000 visitors annually.
With new business developments in manufacturing and distribution centers on the rise and an exciting draw for visitors, Spencer is Rowan’s Original Gateway, bringing positive change to its neighborhoods and growing business development.
So, if you are looking for a small town atmosphere that offers convenience of major cities within a 30-minute drive, come explore Spencer. If you’re already a resident, know that big things are steaming up for our little railroad town.
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The Town publishes a quarterly newsletter mailed to to all residents. Use our form to confirm your contact preferences and learn how to submit events to our upcoming publication. You can also explore our newsletter archive.
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Events for April
27
6:00 pm
Community Appearance Commission (CAC) Regular Meeting
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
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4
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6
10:30 am
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
12:00 pm
Senior Spring Luncheon 2026
Oakdale Baptist Church
Events for May
8
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9
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10
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11
6:00 pm
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Agenda
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
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13
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14
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15
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17
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18
6:00 pm
Spencer Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
Events for May
20
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21
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22
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25
All Day
Memorial Day
6:00 pm
Community Appearance Commission (CAC) Regular Meeting
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
Events for May
26
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27
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28
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29
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30
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31
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Events for June
3
10:30 am
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
Keep in Touch
The Town publishes a quarterly newsletter mailed to to all residents. Click here to confirm your contact preferences and also learn how to submit events to our upcoming publication.
Events for April
27
6:00 pm
Community Appearance Commission (CAC) Regular Meeting
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
Events for May
1
No Events
Events for May
2
No Events
Events for May
3
No Events
Events for May
4
No Events
Events for May
5
No Events
Events for May
6
10:30 am
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
12:00 pm
Senior Spring Luncheon 2026
Oakdale Baptist Church
Events for May
8
No Events
Events for May
9
No Events
Events for May
10
No Events
Events for May
11
6:00 pm
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Agenda
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
Events for May
13
No Events
Events for May
14
No Events
Events for May
15
No Events
Events for May
16
No Events
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17
No Events
Events for May
18
6:00 pm
Spencer Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
Events for May
20
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21
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22
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23
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24
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Events for May
25
All Day
Memorial Day
6:00 pm
Community Appearance Commission (CAC) Regular Meeting
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room
Events for May
26
No Events
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27
No Events
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28
No Events
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29
No Events
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30
No Events
Events for May
31
No Events
Events for June
3
10:30 am
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
Hilda B. Palmer Board Room