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Outstanding service since 1983 | Competitive Pricing | Industry expertise

Our Story

Welcome to Fort Dobbs Hardware, more than a hardware store. Since 1983, we’ve proudly served Statesville, NC with an unmatched selection of hardware, home goods, apparel, pet supplies, and outdoor essentials. From premium paint by Benjamin Moore to boots by Red Wing Shoes, grills by Traeger, and rugged workwear from top brands like Carhartt and Ariat, we’ve got everything you need under one roof.

Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, rancher, or outdoor enthusiast, our knowledgeable team is here to help you find the right products with friendly, small-town service. Stop by and experience why Fort Dobbs Hardware is Statesville’s trusted outfitter and hometown hardware destination.

We Love Our Customers

  • Bethany Fox

    "Very helpful and have almost anything you could be looking for from hardware, to winter wear, to ranch wear, to rodeo wear they have it all. They also have lots of gifts for women and men. Lots of kitchen supplies. Lots of carhart. Decent stock of case knives. They even have canning supplies and pressure cooker parts which are hard to find. Can order almost anything they don't have in stock."

  • Tommy Wishon

    "Great variety of almost anything you’re looking for including clothing ,hardware,tools etc. staff is very friendly and helpful! Love this place!"

  • Darin Lockyer

    "This is a fantastic hardware store....it's not a big box store and the owners are there everyday running the place. They carry serious work clothes and boots and have excellent prices. I guarantee you won't save enough to make the effort looking around. Best place I've ever found for Red Wing boots and Carhartt. Go see Mark.... he'll treat you like family."

  • Andy Bertrand

    "Very nice folks always willing to go the extra mile to help you out and treat you like a good friend during your brief visit to their store."

  • Patricia Hedrick

    "Great family owned business with kind and very helpful staff with everything that you need for your garden and the only place close by that has Daddy Pete's potting soil. Also a good selection of Carhartt jeans and work shoes for men and women"

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Apparel and Footwear

We have jeans, coveralls, overalls (insulated as well), jackets, coats, t-shirts, flannel shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, rainwear, gloves, and high visibility safety wear. We welcome large and special orders, kids clothing thru adult 4X.

Don’t settle when you choose gear! Get out there with our finest selection of active outdoor clothing.

Come in and test our Aetrex’s patented iStep® Foot Scanning Technology that quickly identifies your arch type, for the most comfortable shoe fit! 

We offer Safety Toe Boots & Shoes, Non- Safety Toe Boots & Shoes, Lineman Boots, Non- skid Shoes, Waterproof Shoes,

We also carry a selection of boots for daily and casual wear. We have a broad selection with the best quality brands listed above and the most competitive prices.

Benajmin Moore Paint

We offer the best paints and selections of supplies for paint professionals & homeowners. We have expert advice in our paint department that will make your selection precise and easy. We understand that picking the right color is important and are willing to dedicate time to help you with this process. Stop in and see us today! Fort Dobbs Hardware is proud to be an Authorized Benjamin Moore Dealer.

Traeger Grills

Gold Level Dealer

Let us help you make your outdoor area an oasis at an affordable price! We offer many things that will make your life enjoyable outside. Sit outside and relax with the family while slow cooking dinner. Come in and let us show you how to slow down and relax a bit in your own back yard. 

Lawn and Garden

If you are planning on having a healthy lawn or other maintenance done to your yard, our team will assist you and will ensure that you get the service that you deserve, at competitive prices. We provide a wide range of supplies from shrub trimming and pest control to full landscaping and snow and ice removal programs. We have a large selection of vegetables, herbs and flowers from our local and Bonnie Plant Suppliers. 


We want to add value to your home while simultaneously enhancing the quality of your exterior living space! 


Don’t have what you’re looking for? Just give us a call and we will try our best to get you the variety you’re looking for! 

Victor Super Premium Dog Food

Enjoy our family atmosphere when you choose us as your source for your Pet and Farm needs. Here, you and your animals are our number one priority. We provide your pets with the pet food and supplies they need to live happily and healthily. We also carry quality animal feed for all farm animals. To complement our farm and pet supplies, our store carries garden supplies. This includes everything your home needs, from grills and fertilizers to fencing supplies. Our experienced, friendly staff is here to help you with all of your animal, farm and garden supplies. We carry 4 & 5 Star Rated dog and cat food, Victor Dog Food, Diamond Dog food, Blue Buffalo Dog food, Taste Of The Wild.