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Drexel

Drexel was named after Anthony Joseph Drexel, a Philadelphia financier and philanthropist who served on the board of directors of the Norfolk Southern Railroad which ran through the middle of this small community. The community prospered from several knitting mills and furniture manufacturers. The town currently has a population of just under 2000 residents. Find more by visiting www.ci.drexel.nc.us.

Town of Drexel
202 Church Street
P. O. Box 188
Drexel, NC 28619

Town Hall Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mayor
Mr. Richard Propst
100 Crestlane Drive
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1944

Town Manager
Mr. Matt Settlemyer
P.O. Box 188
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-7421

The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Municipal Building.