McFarlan, NC

Located along U.S. 52 in southern Anson County, McFarlan is a quiet rural community just minutes from the South Carolina border. Built around an old railroad stop, the town has kept its laid-back crossroads feel over the years. It also holds a neat piece of local history, having elected Susan Braswell as one of North Carolina's first female mayors back in 1928. Today, it offers a peaceful small-town lifestyle surrounded by open farmland, with quick access across the state line for shopping and dining in nearby Cheraw.