The Town of Archer Lodge is a small town in northwestern Johnston County in the State of North Carolina. The Archer Lodge community has been in existence for over 150 years. Please visit the History section below for documents detailing the history of the community.
In early 2007 a movement began to try to incorporate the area of Archer Lodge. After two years of hard work, the NC Legislature passed a bill incorporating Archer Lodge based on the outcome of a referendum. The vote was held on November 3, 2009 and it passed. The vote was made official one week later and Archer Lodge became North Carolina’s newest town on November 10, 2009.
This site was created to disseminate information to the citizens of Archer Lodge. It is also designed to inform visitors and potential new citizens of all that Archer Lodge has to offer.
History
The following documents have been gathered by the community. They will not give claim to the validity and/or accuracy of all the information.
Community Published Information
Magazine Articles
- A Bridge to the Good Life – J. Kessler Eason & R. Carlton Vinson
- Good Old Golden Rule Days – Submitted by R. Carlton Vinson
- In the Beginning… – Author Unknown
Newspaper Articles
- One Room School House – The Smithfield Herald – Nov. 19, 1976
Additional Articles
- 1888 Letter of Sympathy for Masonic Lodge Member W.S. Earp – Compiled on Sept. 5, 1888 by Masonic Lodge