Gibson, initially part of Richmond County, North Carolina, traces its roots to 1846 when a post office was established, named after its first postmaster, Noah Gibson. The town’s transformation began in 1884 with the arrival of the Raleigh and Augusta Air Line Railroad, which connected Gibson to broader markets. This development saw the construction of a depot, hotel, academy, and stores. In 1891, the Charleston, Sumter, and Northern Railroad linked to Gibson. The town later became part of Scotland County in 1899 and was officially incorporated. Over the years, Gibson saw economic growth with the establishment of a bank in 1904 and community involvement through the Ruritan Club in 1946. Today, we preserve our heritage by restoring the historic rail depot into a community center, keeping our history alive.