Roxboro

Roxboro is a city in Person County in eastern North Carolina that serves as the administrative center for the region. It covers roughly 7 square miles (18 square kilometers) at an elevation of about 220 meters (720 feet) and sits within the Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The city was founded in 1855 and named after Roxburgh in Scotland, reflecting the Scottish roots of its founders. The arrival of railroad lines and the growth of tobacco processing plants transformed it into a regional economic center.

The Person County Museum displays everyday objects and documents across multiple buildings that show how this community evolved over time. Visitors can learn about local stories and the lives of past residents through these collections.

Visitors can easily find parks, a public library, and schools spread throughout the city at convenient locations. For longer trips, Durham lies about 50 kilometers (30 miles) south and offers larger shopping and cultural attractions.

Two lakes, Hyco Lake and Mayo Reservoir, shape the landscape and offer space for water-based recreation and sports. These bodies of water also play a vital role in supplying drinking water to the region and give the area its distinctive water-rich character.

Location: Person County

Inception: 1855

Elevation above the sea: 218 m

Website: http://cityofroxboro.com

GPS coordinates: 36.39167,-78.98194

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:06