Roxboro is a city in and the

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of Person County in the

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. The population was 8,134 at the 2020 census. The city is north of Durham and is a part of the four-county Durham–Chapel Hill Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 649,903 as of the 2020 Census. The Durham–Chapel Hill MSA is a part of the larger

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–Durham– Cary Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 2,043,867 as of the 2020 Census.

History

Roxboro is named after a town in

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. Although spelled differently, they are pronounced the same. Prior to the official adoption of the name Roxboro, the community was known as "Mocassin Gap". The city of Roxboro was incorporated on January 9, 1855, and remains the only

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in Person County. The Holloway-Jones-Day House, House on Wagstaff Farm, James A. and Laura Thompson Long House, Merritt-Winstead House, Person County Courthouse, Roxboro Commercial Historic District, Roxboro Cotton Mill, and Roxboro Male Academy and Methodist Parsonage are listed on the

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. On July 7, 1920, Red Roach was

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in downtown Roxboro. On August 15, 1941, a mob of 500 attempted to lynch Cy Winstead, a 22-year-old Black man, who was accused of raping a white woman and was being held at the Person County court house. The mob was held off with tear gas by local authorities led by Sheriff M. T. Clayton until Winstead could be safely transferred to the state prison in Raleigh. No injuries were reported. Ten men were indicted for the attempted lynching on October 16, 1941, on misdemeanor charges for "unlawful assembly for unlawful purpose". To local shock, five of the men were found guilty, receiving prison terms ranging from 12 to 18 months. Winstead himself later pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit rape and was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and 0.16% is water.

Climate

Roxboro has a moderate

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climate, with mild weather in the spring, fall, and winter. However, summers can be hot and humid. Winter temperatures generally range from highs in the low 50s°F (10-13 °C) to lows in the upper 20s-mid 30s°F (-2 to 2 °C), though degree weather is not uncommon. The record low was -9 °F in January 1985. Spring and fall days are usually in the low to mid 70s°F (low 20s°C), with nights in the 50s°F (10-14 °C). Summer days are often in the upper 80s and low 90s °F (30-35 °C,) with very high humidity. The record high was 104 °F in July 1966. The rainiest months are July and September. Roxboro receives an average of of snow per winter. Freezing rain and sleet occur most winters, and occasionally the area experiences a major, damaging ice storm. Roxboro is often dubbed the "Snow Capital of the Triangle" because it often receives the most or close to the most snow during snowstorms in central North Carolina due to its high elevation.

Government

City Council

Mayor and City Council members are elected to four-year terms on a non-partisan, at-large basis.

Businesses

Roxboro businesses include LED lighting, law firms, electrical, textile, manufacturing, aerodynamics, administrative, winery, brokering, food processing, automotive, tobacco agriculture, aluminum and paper products. Roxboro is also adjacent to North Carolina's

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region, home to numerous high-tech companies and enterprises. Largest employers: *

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* Georgia-Pacific Corporation * GKN Driveline * Person County Schools * Person Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the

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* Polywood Other businesses: *

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* CenterEdge Software * CertainTeed * Louisiana-Pacific Corporation

Healthcare

* Person Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the

* Roxboro MedAccess * Person County Medical and Dental

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,134 people, 3,348 households, and 1,739 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010 there were 8,362 people, 3,479 households, and 1,979 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 4,044 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 44.9%

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, 46.8%

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, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.01%

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, 2.59% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races.

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or Latino people of any race were 8.7% of the population. (This reporting does not take into account the massive annual influx of Hispanic migrant labor.) There were 3,479 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were

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living together, 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.76. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.1 years. For every 100 females there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $36,918 and the median income for a family was $42,559. Males had a median income of $27,741 versus $23,245 for females. The

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for the city was $17,824. About 13.4% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the

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, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

See

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. * Piedmont Community College

Culture

Museum

* Person County Museum of History – The museum complex includes seven historic buildings with exhibits in each: the Kitchin Home, Woodsdale General Store, Dr. John H. Merrit's office, The Male Academy/Parsonage, a Subscription School and a tobacco/pack barn, and the Curtis E. Long Memorial House.

Entertainment

* Roxboro Motorsports Dragway – An IHRA sanctioned, 1/8 mile concrete dragstrip opened in 1960. Car, truck and bike events are the norm during the spring, summer and fall. * Rock Sportsplex – Features five baseball fields and a batting cage.

Farmers market

* Person County Farmers Market – Locally grown produce and goods. Located in the business district. * Roxboro Farmers Market on Depot Street – Fresh produce and other goods. Located in Uptown Roxboro.

Festivals

* Personality – A two-day festival is held in October. Brings thousands to uptown. It includes street dancing, games, music, booths, food and rides. * Lake Mayo Canoe/Kayak Festival – This one-day event is for paddlers and spectators alike. It is celebrated each spring on Lake Mayo. * Willow Oak Blue Grass Festival – Held in June and September of each year, this park setting is the home of national, regional, and local blue grass bands. The site includes camping, food, and concessions. * Curam Fest – Indulge in the delicious knowledge of Curam Development. Curam Experts from all over the world gather here to discuss the framework. * Flem Whitt Beach Music Festival – Usually held the first weekend in August at the Hyco Lake recreation area and includes music from multiple well known beach music bands.

Events

* Clash of the Carts – The competition invites teams of amateur engineers, mechanics, performing artists, general goofballs, and others to create outrageous human powered soapbox carts to race against the clock in a two block downhill sprint to the finish line in uptown. * Mayo Lake Cyclysm – Join over 100 cyclists on a scenic journey through rural North Carolina and Virginia. Choose between route distances of , and a more challenging ride of for experienced cyclists. Cyclysm Bicycle Tour is usually held the third weekend of October. * Relay For Life – Cancer fight fund-raising event from all walks of life, including patients, medical support staff, local businesses, friends, families, corporations, civic organizations, churches and community volunteers. This yearly event is held at Person High School Stadium in late September or early October. * Flat River Antique Engine and Tractor Show – This two-day event attracts many exhibitors and visitors with demonstrations and displays based on the rich agricultural heritage of Person County. Event held in mid September at Optimist Park. * July 4 parade and fireworks – Main Street is paraded with antique cars, hot rods, tractors and horse back riders. Followed by celebration of American spirit and pride. Set at the Person High School Stadium, the colorful sights and sounds are preceded by a live concert. * Alive After 5 – Hundreds of musical fans gather to listen to the smooth sounds of local bands. This summer event usually held twice a year in June and July at Merritt Commons in uptown.

Performing arts

* Kirby Civic Auditorium – Entertainment in this restored historic movie theater in uptown Roxboro features live theater, dance, and concerts. Headliners have included

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, the Embers, Mike Cross, and year-round local productions. Total seating capacity – 1028. * Roxboro Little Theater – Producing stage entertainment for over 30 years, through the efforts of both local and regional thespians. RLT has featured such productions as ''The Wizard of Oz'', ''Steel Magnolias'', ''The Sound of Music'', ''Oliver'', and ''Fiddler on the Roof.'' * Merritt Commons Pavilion – Hosts local music acts and stage plays in uptown Roxboro.

Public library

* Person County Public Library is located in Roxboro. The library hosts over fifty programs a year for children, and an average of two programs a month for adults. There are over 26,000 library card holders.

Parks and recreation

Person County Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of leisure services throughout the county providing a variety of recreational opportunities including playgrounds, walking tracks, picnic shelters, basketball courts, golf course, putt-putt, bicycling, fishing, swimming, tennis courts, ball fields, volleyball courts, hiking trails, horseshoe pits and restroom facilities at more than 14 sites, more than of park land, including: * Allensville Park * Bushy Fork Park * Huck Sansbury Recreation Complex * Hurdle Mills Park * Longhurst Park * Mayo Park * Mt. Tirzah Park * Olive Hill Park * Optimist Park Other attractions include: * Hyco Lake *

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* Piedmont Community College Nature Trail – A system of seven trails with an observatory. Total distance is . * Rock Sportsplex – five baseball fields and a batting cage * Roxboro City Lake * Roxboro Country Club – 18-hole golf course

Infrastructure

Transportation

Air

* Person County Airport located south of Roxboro on U.S. Route 501 *

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located south of Roxboro *

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located southwest of Roxboro

Railroad

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has freight rail lines. * Roxboro is not served directly by passenger trains.

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serves nearby Durham.

Major highways

* United States Highways: ** U.S. Route 158 ** U.S. Route 501 * North Carolina Highways: ** N.C. 49 ** N.C. 57 ** N.C. 157

Future 501 Expressway

The proposed corridor was officially announced in November 2008. It will improve the existing 4-lane divided boulevard facility to a 4- lane divided expressway from the Durham County line to Roby Barton Rd. (SR 1218). The Transportation Planning Branch of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Person County, and the City of Roxboro initiated a study to cooperatively develop the Person County & Roxboro Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP).

Public transit

* Person Area Transit System (PATS) operates local bus routes within Roxboro.

Utilities

The city's electric system is maintained by

and Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperative. Telephone networks include

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, wireless networks -

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, U.S. Cellular and

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. Broadband internet is provided by CenturyLink, Electronic Solutions and

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. Cable television service is available from Charter Communications and CenturyLink.

Media

Print media

Newspapers and periodicals that serve the Roxboro and surrounding area include: * '' The Courier-Times'' * ''

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Radio

Roxboro is the city of license for two radio stations: * 96.7 FM WKRX Country ("Kickin Country") * 1430 AM WRXO Country ("Oldies 1430")

Other nearby stations

* W281AE 104.1 FM (.01 kW translator of Liberty University's

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)

Television

Roxboro is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville Designated Market Area, the 24th largest broadcast television market in the United States. *

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from Greensboro, NC is carried on DirecTV. *

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from Lynchburg, Virginia is carried on DirecTV. Up until 2020

it was carried on Charter Spectrum cable.

Notable people

* Jamie Barnette, former

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quarterback * Betty Lou Beets, convicted murderer who was sentenced to death for murdering her husband * Robert L. Blackwell, soldier in

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and

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recipient * Margie Bowes,

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singer *

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, chairperson of the

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* Mary Jayne Harrelson,

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; won two NCAA championships in the 1500 meters at Appalachian State2010 Hall of Fame - Mary Jayne Harrelson
Retrieved October 29, 2020. *

Frank Kimbrough Frank Kimbrough (November 2, 1956 – December 30, 2020) was an American post-bop jazz pianist and composer. He was born and raised in Roxboro, North Carolina. He did some work at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Chapel Hill before moving to Washingt ...

, post-bop Jazz pianist *

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driver * Tom Long, CEO of MillerCoors Brewing Company * Wendy Palmer, former WNBA player and current head women's basketball coach at

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* James Ramsey, politician and lawyer *

Enos Slaughter Enos Bradsher Slaughter (April 27, 1916 – August 12, 2002), nicknamed "Country", was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) right fielder. He played for 19 seasons on four major league teams from 1938 to 1942 and 1946 to 1959. He is noted prim ...

, former

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player and member of the

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, Southern gospel musician (cousin of Enos Slaughter) *

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professional golfer * Luke Torian, politician,

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52nd District Representative * George Yarborough, soldier in World War I; recipient of both the

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and Distinguished Service Cross

References

External links

City of Roxboro

The Courier-Times

Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce
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