PERSON COUNTY
County Offices
304 South Morgan Street
Roxboro 336-597-1720
https://www.personcountync.gov/
Chamber of Commerce
211 North Main Street
Roxoboro 336-599-8333
https://roxboronc.com
Located within an hour’s drive from North Carolina’s two economic centers, the Research Triangle Park and the Piedmont Triad, Person County is home to a modern hospital, a high-technology airport, and Piedmont Community College. Durham and Raleigh are only 25 and 45 minutes away, respectively.
Services
Residents of Person County have the advantage of state-of-the-art healthcare services and facilities that are anchored by Person Memorial Hospital. This 110-bed community hospital not only serves residents of Person County but those in surrounding communities with a combination of compassionate, personalized care and advanced technology. In keeping with that commitment, the hospital most recently embarked on an $18 million addition and renovation project. Upgrades like the all-digital surgical suite place Person Memorial in a class above most community hospitals. The emergency department now offers all private treatment rooms and a “fast track” to expedite care of patients who can be treated and discharged in a short amount of time. Renovation and enlargement of the intensive care unit also provides all private patient rooms with private baths and a centrally located nursing station. Extensive outpatient services include advanced imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, cardiac rehabilitation, chemotherapy, dietary, sleep lab, and rehabilitation therapies. Specialty Clinics incorporate the services of skilled physicians from surrounding areas, expanding the specializations to those that are not available on a full-time basis in Person County.
The commitment to a quality education is evident in Person County, where student achievement is the focal point of the public school system. The county is consistently recognized regionally and statewide for the quality of education, enhanced by recent construction projects that have incorporated technology into the system. Person County Schools boast some of the state’s highest rankings in attendance and have led the way for implementing more stringent high school graduation requirements. Those who are looking for an affordable start on a four-year degree or specialized career or vocational training have an outstanding resource close to home in Piedmont Community College. Providing a warm and friendly atmosphere, PCC offers flexible options for those who are working and earning a degree at the same time or adults who are raising a family and going to school. The PCC Small Business Center and the Roxboro/Person County Business Development Center are two active groups within the college that help entrepreneurs launch small businesses or serve as an incubator for new enterprises. Reasonable rents, business counseling, employee training, and shared services for new business are just a few of the advantages. Those who want to continue their education will find a number of outstanding choices in public and private institutions of higher education within a reasonable commuting distance, including three respected research universities.
Lifestyle
Panoramic Person County provides a high quality of life in welcoming small communities and preserved recreation land. The 2,800-acre Mayo Lake area with 85 miles of pristine shoreline and a 120-acre park provides camping, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, and fishing. Interpretive trails invite nature study, although guided hikes are available in the summer months. Hyco Lake is another local favorite, combining a 3,750-acre lake with a 65-acre park for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, tennis, and nature walks. Golfers will appreciate the Roxboro Country Club Golf Course, while the Rock Sportsplex features baseball, slow-pitch softball tournaments, miniature golf, and a lighted driving range. County parks dot the landscape with green space and facilities like playgrounds, walking tracks, picnic shelters, tennis courts, ball fields, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. The county is also linked to bicycling highways throughout North Carolina.
Newcomers to Person County will discover picturesque rural scenery and gracious Southern hometown hospitality. Nestled in gently rolling hills perfectly dotted with towering forests and quaint farms, this area is alive with activities and events. Live theater and concerts, dance lessons and performances, biking and hiking trails, a first-rate history museum and other historic sites, friendly places to shop, annual community festivals, high-energy school-sponsored events, and hidden dining treasures are just a few of the area’s charms. The county shares its northern border with the state of Virginia and features Roxboro as its hub city. The Historic Uptown District in Roxboro, graced by vintage architecture and the Person County Museum of History, preserves historic charm and the warm spirit of small-town living. Specialty shops, unique restaurants, antique shops, and cultural events at the Kirby Civic Auditorium combine with convenient services for a balanced lifestyle. With its appealing blend of country charm and progressive outlook, Person County is sure to remain on a growth continuum for decades to come.
Roxboro
City Offices
336-599-3116
https://www.cityofroxboro.com/
Chamber of Commerce
336-599-8333
https://roxboronc.com
Ideally located near the bustling urban center of Durham, Roxboro is the seat of Person County government and the leading municipality. The local Kirby Civic Auditorium provides a cultural venue for the entire region, first opening its doors in 1949. Today, Kirby Theatre features a popular performing arts series that complements the Roxboro Little Theater, an active group that has been producing quality state entertainment for more than three decades. The Arts Council of Person County is a lively organization that promotes and sponsors a wide range of programming, including the Kirby Gallery in the Historic Uptown District. Residents also enjoy a wide variety of shops and boutiques, restaurants and cafes, and convenient services in the Uptown area. Roxboro is home to the area’s modern hospital and community college campus, serving as an educational and healthcare center for Person County and surrounding communities. Active residents are involved in civic, social, church, and school organizations, donating many volunteer hours to securing the quality of life that makes this area so appealing.
