Hoke County
… was formed in 1911 from Cumberland and Robeson Counties. Located in the SE section of the state, it is bounded by Cumberland, Robeson, Scotland, Moore, and Harnett Counties. It was named for Robert F. Hoke (1837-1912) of Lincoln County, a major general in the Confederate army. Area: 382 sq. mi. County seat: Raeford, with an elevation of 262 ft. Townships are Allendale, Antioch, Blue Springs, McLauchlin, Quewhiffle, Raeford, and Stonewall. Produces corn, wheat, oats, soybeans, cotton, turkeys, livestock, hogs, watermelons, tools, concrete products, transformers, and textiles.
