Person County

Person County is an administrative division in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, with Roxboro serving as its county seat and main urban center. The area encompasses several communities connected by rural roads and local highways that tie the region together.

The county was established in 1791 and named after General Thomas Person, a Revolutionary War leader who played a role in the region's early formation. This period marked the beginning of organized settlement and growth in the Piedmont area.

The county courthouse monument commemorates the 800 to 1000 local soldiers who served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War period.

The area is best explored by car since communities are spread across the county and connected by local roads. Roxboro in the center serves as a logical starting point for visiting different parts of the region.

The county sits where three major river systems meet: the Neuse, Roanoke, and Tar, placing it at an important junction in the regional water network. This geography has shaped how settlements and economic activity developed across the landscape over time.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1791

Capital city: Roxboro

Shares border with: Halifax County, Granville County, Durham County, Orange County, Caswell County

Website: http://personcounty.net

GPS coordinates: 36.39000,-78.98000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06