Pittsboro, County seat in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Located east of Chatham County center, Pittsboro extends across residential neighborhoods with local businesses along U.S. Highways 15 and 501 intersection points.
The town established its position as Chatham County's administrative center in 1785 when William Petty sold the land for municipal development.
The Chatham County Courthouse stands at the center of Pittsboro, representing the administrative functions and governmental operations of the region.
The municipality provides multiple recreational facilities, educational institutions, and Central Carolina Community College campus serving the local population needs.
Jordan Lake borders the town limits, supplying water resources to surrounding regions while offering extensive outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the year.
Location: Chatham County
Inception: 1785
Elevation above the sea: 120 m
Website: http://pittsboronc.gov/
Website: http://pittsboronc.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.72028,-79.17639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:58
Jordan Lake
14.1 km
TEACCH approach
20.9 km
Deep River Camelback Truss Bridge
17.7 km
Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
13.5 km
Chatham County Courthouse
75 m
West Chapel Hill Historic District
23.3 km
Pittsboro Historic District
249 m
Pittsboro Masonic Lodge
71 m
Baldwin's Mill
12.9 km
Lewis Freeman House
375 m
Joseph B. Stone House
16.7 km
Sheriff Stephen Wiley Brewer Farmstead
668 m
A. P. Terry House
1 km
Hall-London House
186 m
Dr. E. H. Ward Farm
9.7 km
Patrick St. Lawrence House
280 m
Ebenezer Methodist Church
15.4 km
Thomas F. Lloyd Historic District
22.9 km
Reid House
339 m
Luther Clegg House
2.7 km
Henry Adolphus London House
842 m
London Cottage
1.2 km
McClenahan House
274 m
Robert Joseph Moore House
7.6 km
New Hope Valley Railway
19.4 km
Hollywood Theater
23.4 km
St. Paul AME Church
23.4 km
New Hill Historic District
21.8 kmReviews
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