Moore County, County seat in central North Carolina, United States
Moore County spans across central North Carolina with Carthage as its administrative center, featuring rolling hills and agricultural landscapes at 476 feet elevation.
The county establishment dates back to 1784, while Carthage, founded in 1796, developed into a major cart manufacturing center through the Tyson & Jones Buggy Company.
The annual Buggy Festival in Carthage brings together local artisans, musicians, and vintage vehicle collectors to celebrate the region's manufacturing heritage.
The Moore County administration operates from the Town Hall at 4396 Highway 15/501 in Carthage, providing governmental services to 2,635 residents.
Multiple historic structures in Carthage, including the Bruce-Dowd-Kennedy House and Moore County Courthouse, maintain their position on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1784
Capital city: Carthage
Website: https://www.moorecountync.gov/
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: May 26, 2025 21:35
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