Although a post office was established in Lilesville as early as 1828, the town was incorporated nearly a half-century later in 1874. Residents of this small but proud rural community often greet each other on the street, stopping to exchange everything from the latest news to a new recipe. The Anson County recreation department manages a wide variety of leisure-time activities including youth baseball, basketball and football; adult men's basketball and softball; and women's softball programs. Available facilities include sports field, picnic areas, a children's playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, a fishing pond, and a public swimming pool. Other regional attractions include the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge and beautiful lakes like Blewett Falls, Lake Tillery, and Badin for fishing, boating, and water sports. Wadesboro provides cultural events, higher education, and healthcare services for the county. One of the highlights of Lilesville community life is the Independence Day celebration with a parade, street dance, and dazzling fireworks.