Moore County

Moore County is an administrative region in central North Carolina with Carthage as its seat and features rolling hills and farm lands throughout the area. The county encompasses quiet towns and rural landscapes marked by forests and open fields.

The area was founded in 1784, followed by Carthage in 1796 as the seat, where cart and buggy production became the economic foundation. The Tyson & Jones Buggy Company factory made the area known for manufacturing these vehicles.

The annual Buggy Festival in Carthage brings together local artisans, musicians, and vintage vehicle collectors to celebrate the region's cart-making heritage. Visitors can watch craftspeople work and experience traditions that remain active in the community today.

The administrative center in Carthage offers visitor information and is easily reached via Highway 15/501. The region is relatively flat and simple to navigate, with most shops and dining concentrated in Carthage.

Several historic buildings in Carthage, including the Bruce-Dowd-Kennedy House and the Moore County Courthouse, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These structures display late 1800s architecture and reflect the town's past.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1784

Capital city: Carthage

Shares border with: Chatham County, Lee County, Harnett County, Cumberland County, Hoke County, Scotland County, Richmond County, Montgomery County, Randolph County

Website: https://moorecountync.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.31000,-79.48000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:46