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| official_name = Roxboro, North Carolina | official_name = Roxboro, North Carolina
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| area_code = ], ], ] *small portion near Granville Co. | area_code = ], ], ] *small portion near Granville Co.
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'''Roxboro''' is a city and the ] of ] in the ] of ]. The population was 8,134 at the ]. The city is {{convert|30|mi}} north of ] and is a part of the four-county ], which has a population of 504,357 as of the 2010 Census. The Durham–Chapel Hill MSA is a part of the larger ]–Durham–] ], which has a population of 2,043,867 as of the 2020 Census. '''Roxboro''' is a city and the ] of ] in the ] of ]. The population was 8,134 at the ]. The city is {{convert|30|mi}} north of ] and is a part of the four-county ], which has a population of 649,903 as of the 2020 Census. The Durham–Chapel Hill MSA is a part of the larger ]–Durham–] ], which has a population of 2,043,867 as of the 2020 Census.


==History== ==History==
] ]
Roxboro is named after a town in ]; ]. 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 ] on January 9, 1855 and remains the only ] in Person County. Roxboro is named after a town in ], ]. 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 ] on January 9, 1855, and remains the only ] in Person County.


The ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] are listed on the ].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref> The ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] are listed on the ].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


On July 7, 1920, ] was lynched in downtown Roxboro.{{sfn|''The Washington Herald'', July 8,|1920|p=1}} On July 7, 1920, ] was ] in downtown Roxboro.{{sfn|''The Washington Herald'', July 8,|1920|p=1}}


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, NC. No injuries were reported. <ref>{{cite news |title=Southern Mob Fails in Attempt To Lynch Man Accused of Rape |publisher=Kingston Daily Freeman |date=August 16, 1941}}</ref> Ten men were indicted for the attempted lynching on October 16, 1941 on misdemeanor charges for "unlawful assembly for unlawful purpose".<ref name="Statesville Record And Landmark">{{cite news |title=Ten Men Indicted For Attempted Lynching Of Negro In Person |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11242246/statesville-record-and-landmark/ |access-date=August 28, 2020 |date=October 16, 1941}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Southern Mob Fails in Attempt To Lynch Man Accused of Rape |publisher=Kingston Daily Freeman |date=August 16, 1941}}</ref> Ten men were indicted for the attempted lynching on October 16, 1941, on misdemeanor charges for "unlawful assembly for unlawful purpose".<ref name="Statesville Record And Landmark">{{cite news |title=Ten Men Indicted For Attempted Lynching Of Negro In Person |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11242246/statesville-record-and-landmark/ |access-date=August 28, 2020 |date=October 16, 1941}}</ref> To local shock, five of the men were found guilty, receiving prison terms ranging from 12 to 18 months.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1942-05-17 |title=Cy Winstead Daily News |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-cy-winstead-daily-news/145568631/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=Daily News |pages=7}}</ref> Winstead himself later pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit rape and was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1942-01-29 |title=Miss Pauline Dunn, The Greensboro Record 29 Jan 1942, Thu |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greensboro-record-miss-pauline-dunn/128993120/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=The Greensboro Record |pages=3}}</ref>


==Geography== ==Geography==
⚫ According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|7.03|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|7.03|sqmi|km2}} is land and 0.16% is water.
Roxboro is located at {{coord|36|23|30|N|78|58|55|W|type:city}} (36.391690, −78.981877).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

⚫ According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|6.3|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|6.3|sqmi|km2}} is land and 0.16% is water.


===Climate=== ===Climate===
Roxboro has a moderate ] 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&nbsp;°C) to lows in the upper 20s-mid 30s°F (-2 to 2&nbsp;°C), though {{convert|60|°F|°C|abbr=on}} degree weather is not uncommon. The record low was -9&nbsp;°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&nbsp;°C). Summer days are often in the upper 80s and low 90s °F (30-35&nbsp;°C,) with very high humidity. The record high was 104&nbsp;°F in July 1966. The rainiest months are July and September. Roxboro has a moderate ] 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&nbsp;°C) to lows in the upper 20s-mid 30s°F (-2 to 2&nbsp;°C), though {{convert|60|°F|°C|abbr=on}} degree weather is not uncommon. The record low was -9&nbsp;°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&nbsp;°C). Summer days are often in the upper 80s and low 90s °F (30-35&nbsp;°C,) with very high humidity. The record high was 104&nbsp;°F in July 1966. The rainiest months are July and September.


Roxboro receives an average of 7.2 in (183&nbsp;mm) 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. Roxboro receives an average of {{convert|7.2|in|mm|abbr=on}} 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.


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==Government==
==Law and government==
=== City Council=== === City Council===
* Merilyn P. Newell, Mayor
* Cynthia C. Petty, Mayor Pro-Tem
* Tim Chandler, Councilman
* Shaina Outlaw, Councilwoman
* Mark Phillips, Councilman
* Peter Baker , Councilman

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

===Public safety===
In 2009, 0 ] or non-negligent manslaughters were reported on the ]'s ].{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}


==Businesses== ==Businesses==
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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 ] region, home to numerous high-tech companies and enterprises. Roxboro businesses include LED lighting, law firms, electrical, textile, manufacturing, aerodynamics, administrative, winery, brokering, food processing, automotive, tobacco agriculture, aluminum and paper products.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Major Employers {{!}} Person County Economic Development Commission |url=https://personcountyedc.com/business-advantages/major-employers/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=personcountyedc.com |language=en}}</ref> Roxboro is also adjacent to North Carolina's ] region, home to numerous high-tech companies and enterprises.


'''Largest employers:''' '''Largest employers:'''
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* ] * ]
* Person County Schools * Person County Schools
* Person Memorial Hospital * Person Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the ]
* Polywood * Polywood


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* ] * ]

==Healthcare==
* Person Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the ]
⚫ * Roxboro MedAccess
* Person County Medical and Dental


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
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===2010 census=== ===2010 census===
As of the ]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010 there were 8,362 people, 3,479 households, and 1,979 families residing in the city. The ] was 1,296.2 people per square mile (535.5/km{{sup|2}}). There were 4,044 housing units at an average density of 630.8 per square mile (243.5/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 44.9% ], 46.8% ], 0.6% ], 0.4% ], 0.01% ], 2.59% from ], and 2.1% from two or more races. ] or ] 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.) As of the ]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010 there were 8,362 people, 3,479 households, and 1,979 families residing in the city. The ] was {{convert|1,296.2|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people}}. There were 4,044 housing units at an average density of {{convert|630.8|/mi2|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the city was 44.9% ], 46.8% ], 0.6% ], 0.4% ], 0.01% ], 2.59% from ], and 2.1% from two or more races. ] or ] 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 ] 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. There were 3,479 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were ] 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.
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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 ] for the city was $17,824. About 13.4% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the ], including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over. 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 ] for the city was $17,824. About 13.4% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the ], including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.



==Education== ==Education==
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==Culture== ==Culture==
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===Museum=== ===Museum===
* Person County Museum of History – The museum complex includes the Kitchen House, the Male Academy/Parsonage, Woodsdale General Store, Dr. John H. Merritt's office, a tobacco barn, and the Van Hook Subscription School, which is believed to be the oldest in the state. An exhibit features athletic exploits of Roxboro's own Enos Slaughter to Person County's connection with the ] in uptown Roxboro. * 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Person County Museum of History |url=https://www.visitnc.com/listing/5b22/person-county-museum-of-history |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=www.visitnc.com |language=en}}</ref>


===Entertainment=== ===Entertainment===
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===Festivals=== ===Festivals===
* Personality – A two-day festival is held in August and brings thousands to uptown. It includes street dancing, games, music, booths, food and rides. * 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. * 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. * 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.
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===Events=== ===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. * 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 25&nbsp;km (15.5 miles), 50&nbsp;km (31 miles) and a more challenging ride of 75&nbsp;km (46.5 miles) for experienced cyclists. Cyclysm Bicycle Tour is usually held the third weekend of October. * Mayo Lake Cyclysm – Join over 100 cyclists on a scenic journey through rural North Carolina and Virginia. Choose between route distances of {{convert|25|km|mi|abbr=on}}, {{convert|50|km|mi|abbr=on}} and a more challenging ride of {{convert|75|km|mi|abbr=on}} for experienced cyclists. Cyclysm Bicycle Tour is usually held the third weekend of October.
* Friday Night Football – Rocket football is big in this town, a good way to end the work week with a little fun. Rocket football brings out thousands of family/friends from the community to watch the game. Also home of Douglas Weaver, Lebrayan Street, Brandon Smith, Jacob Newton, Dan Lawrence and other outstanding former Rocket football players
* 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. * 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. * 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.
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* ] * ]
* ] * ]
* Piedmont Community College Nature Trail – A system of seven trails with an observatory. Total distance is 12,741 feet (2.4 miles). * Piedmont Community College Nature Trail – A system of seven trails with an observatory. Total distance is {{convert|12,741|ft|mi|abbr=off}}.
* Rock Sportsplex – five baseball fields and a batting cage * Rock Sportsplex – five baseball fields and a batting cage
* Roxboro City Lake * Roxboro City Lake
* Roxboro Country Club – 18-hole golf course * Roxboro Country Club – 18-hole golf course

===Shopping===
* Hall's Way
* Madison Corners
* Madison Square
* Person Plaza
* Piedmont Square
⚫ * Roxboro Commons
* Roxboro Market Place
* Roxboro Square


==Infrastructure== ==Infrastructure==
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** ] ] ** ] ]
** ] ] ** ] ]

===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).<ref name="PER0001-H (US 501)">{{cite web |date = July 2011 |title = Person County & Roxboro - Comprehensive Transportation Plan |url = https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/planning/TPBCTP/Person%20County/Person_County_CTP_report_FINAL.pdf|location = Raleigh |publisher = North Carolina Department of Transportation |access-date = November 9, 2011 }}</ref>


==== Public transit ==== ==== Public transit ====
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===Utilities=== ===Utilities===
The city's electric system is maintained by ] and Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperative. Telephone networks include ], wireless networks - ], ] and ]. Broadband internet is provided by CenturyLink, Electronic Solutions<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esinc.net |title=Electronic Solutions, Inc |website=Esinc.net |access-date=2017-07-17}}</ref> and ]. Cable television service is available from Charter Communications and CenturyLink. The city's electric system is maintained by ] and Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperative. Telephone networks include ], wireless networks - ], ] and ]. Broadband internet is provided by CenturyLink, Electronic Solutions<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esinc.net |title=Electronic Solutions, Inc |website=Esinc.net |access-date=2017-07-17}}</ref> and ]. Cable television service is available from Charter Communications and CenturyLink.


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


* ] from ] is carried on DirecTV. * ] from ] is carried on DirecTV.
* ] from Lynchburg, Virginia is carried on DirecTV. Up until 2020 ] was carried on Charter Spectrum cable. * ] from Lynchburg, Virginia is carried on DirecTV. Up until 2020 ] it was carried on Charter Spectrum cable.


==Notable people== ==Notable people==
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* ], soldier in ] and ] recipient * ], soldier in ] and ] recipient
* ], ] singer * ], ] singer
* ], chairperson of the ]
* ], ]; won two NCAA national championships in the 1500 meters at ]<ref>. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref> * ], ]; won two NCAA championships in the 1500 meters at ]<ref>. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref>
* ], post-bop Jazz pianist <ref name="KimbroughNYTObit">{{cite news |last=Russonello |first=Giovanni |date=January 12, 2021 |title=Frank Kimbrough, Pianist With a Subtle Touch, Is Dead at 64 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/arts/music/frank-kimbrough-dead.html |work=New York Times |access-date=September 15, 2022}}</ref> * ], post-bop Jazz pianist <ref name="KimbroughNYTObit">{{cite news |last=Russonello |first=Giovanni |date=January 12, 2021 |title=Frank Kimbrough, Pianist With a Subtle Touch, Is Dead at 64 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/arts/music/frank-kimbrough-dead.html |work=New York Times |access-date=September 15, 2022}}</ref>
* ], ] driver * ], ] driver
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* ], former ] player and current head women's basketball coach at ] * ], former ] player and current head women's basketball coach at ]
* ], politician and lawyer * ], politician and lawyer
* ], aka "Country", former ] player and member of the ] * ], former ] player and member of the ]
* ], ] musician (cousin of Enos Slaughter) * ], ] musician (cousin of Enos Slaughter)
* ], ] professional golfer * ], ] professional golfer
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* ] * ]
* ], a nearby multi-purpose road course offering auto and motorcycle racing * ], a nearby multi-purpose road course offering auto and motorcycle racing
* ], a nearby former ] Busch Grand National Series track


==References== ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}
*{{cite news |ref={{SfnRef|''The Washington Herald'', July 8,|1920}}|date=July 8, 1920|title= Girl Watches Negro Lynched|url=https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045433/1920-07-08/ed-1/seq-1/#|newspaper=]|publisher=Washington Herald Co.|location=Washington, D.C.|issn=1941-0662|oclc=9470809|pages=1–12|access-date= July 20, 2020 }} *{{cite news |ref={{SfnRef|''The Washington Herald'', July 8,|1920}}|date=July 8, 1920|title= Girl Watches Negro Lynched|url=https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045433/1920-07-08/ed-1/seq-1/#|newspaper=]|publisher=Washington Herald Co.|location=Washington, D.C.|issn=1941-0662|oclc=9470809|pages=1–12|access-date= July 20, 2020 }}

==External links== ==External links==
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Latest revision as of 15:37, 22 December 2024

City in North Carolina, United States
Roxboro, North Carolina
City
Main Street UptownMain Street Uptown
Official seal of Roxboro, North CarolinaSeal
Motto: "Progress Is Our Business"
Location of Roxboro, North CarolinaLocation of Roxboro, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°23′13″N 78°58′52″W / 36.38694°N 78.98111°W / 36.38694; -78.98111
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyPerson
Government
 • MayorMerilyn P. Newell
Area
 • Total7.03 sq mi (18.49 km)
 • Land7.03 sq mi (18.47 km)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km)
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Population
 • Total8,134
 • Estimate 8,212
 • Density1,156.90/sq mi (440.28/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes27573, 27574
Area code(s)336, 743, *919 *small portion near Granville Co.
FIPS code37-58160
GNIS feature ID2404652
Major airportRaleigh–Durham International Airport
Websitewww.cityofroxboro.com

Roxboro is a city and the county seat of Person County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 8,134 at the 2020 census. The city is 30 miles (48 km) 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 Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 2,043,867 as of the 2020 Census.

History

Old pumps at Stuart's Family Grill – "Dog House"

Roxboro is named after a town in Scotland, Roxburgh. 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 municipality 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 National Register of Historic Places.

On July 7, 1920, Red Roach was lynched 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 United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.03 square miles (18.2 km), of which 7.03 square miles (18.2 km) is land and 0.16% is water.

Climate

Roxboro has a moderate subtropical 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 60 °F (16 °C) 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 7.2 in (180 mm) 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.

Climate data for Roxboro
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 51.2
(10.7) 		55.1
(12.8) 		62.7
(17.1) 		72.9
(22.7) 		79.0
(26.1) 		85.9
(29.9) 		89.3
(31.8) 		87.9
(31.1) 		82.2
(27.9) 		73.0
(22.8) 		63.0
(17.2) 		54.6
(12.6) 		71.4
(21.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 26.4
(−3.1) 		27.5
(−2.5) 		34.3
(1.3) 		43.0
(6.1) 		52.9
(11.6) 		61.6
(16.4) 		66.3
(19.1) 		64.1
(17.8) 		57.3
(14.1) 		44.5
(6.9) 		33.8
(1.0) 		28.6
(−1.9) 		45.0
(7.2)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.02
(102) 		2.94
(75) 		4.39
(112) 		4.03
(102) 		3.72
(94) 		4.43
(113) 		3.80
(97) 		3.81
(97) 		5.16
(131) 		3.63
(92) 		3.49
(89) 		3.97
(101) 		47.29
(1,201)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 8.5 8.3 9.0 8.7 9.7 8.8 8.8 8.2 7.5 7.1 7.4 9.0 101
Mean monthly sunshine hours 164.3 175.2 229.4 252.0 257.3 267.0 260.4 238.7 219.0 213.9 174.0 158.1 2,609.3
Source: NCEI

Government

City Council

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

Businesses

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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 Research Triangle region, home to numerous high-tech companies and enterprises.

Largest employers:

Other businesses:

Healthcare

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880483—
1890421−12.8%
19001,021142.5%
19101,42539.6%
19201,65115.9%
19303,657121.5%
19404,59925.8%
19504,321−6.0%
19605,14719.1%
19705,3704.3%
19807,53240.3%
19907,332−2.7%
20008,69618.6%
20108,362−3.8%
20208,134−2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Roxboro racial composition
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 3,210 39.46%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 3,700 45.49%
Native American 58 0.71%
Asian 28 0.34%
Pacific Islander 1 0.01%
Other/Mixed 351 4.32%
Hispanic or Latino 786 9.66%

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 census of 2010 there were 8,362 people, 3,479 households, and 1,979 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,296.2 people per square mile (500.5 people/km). There were 4,044 housing units at an average density of 630.8 per square mile (243.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 44.9% White, 46.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.59% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic 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 married couples 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 per capita income for the city was $17,824. About 13.4% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

See Person County, North Carolina.

Culture

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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 25 km (16 mi), 50 km (31 mi) and a more challenging ride of 75 km (47 mi) 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 Branford Marsalis, Doc Watson, 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
Person County Public Library reading room
  • 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 6,735 acres (27 km) 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
  • Mayo Lake
  • Piedmont Community College Nature Trail – A system of seven trails with an observatory. Total distance is 12,741 feet (2.4131 miles).
  • Rock Sportsplex – five baseball fields and a batting cage
  • Roxboro City Lake
  • Roxboro Country Club – 18-hole golf course

Infrastructure

Transportation

Air

Railroad

  • Norfolk Southern has freight rail lines.
  • Roxboro is not served directly by passenger trains. Amtrak serves nearby Durham.

Major highways

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 Duke Energy and Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperative. Telephone networks include CenturyLink, wireless networks - AT&T Mobility, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless. Broadband internet is provided by CenturyLink, Electronic Solutions and Charter Communications. Cable television service is available from Charter Communications and CenturyLink.

Media

Print media

Newspapers and periodicals that serve the Roxboro and surrounding area include:

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

Television

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

Notable people

See also

References

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  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roxboro, North Carolina
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. The Washington Herald, July 8, 1920, p. 1.
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  7. "Ten Men Indicted For Attempted Lynching Of Negro In Person". October 16, 1941. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
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  19. Russonello, Giovanni (January 12, 2021). "Frank Kimbrough, Pianist With a Subtle Touch, Is Dead at 64". New York Times. Retrieved September 15, 2022.

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