Welcome to the fine community of Roxboro, North Carolina! Roxboro and Person County are fortunate to have ample water supplies, low tax rates, talented work force, small community atmosphere and the infrastructure to support all of the growing needs of the county.

A modern hospital, high technology airport, Piedmont Community College and many other facilities and institutions make Person County the preferred location to work and live. For those that desire a large city amenities, Durham and Raleigh are 25 and 45 minutes away.

Whenever Roxboro is mentioned, many people think of family farms and small town living. Person County has its own distinct history that makes it unique and special to its inhabitants. Person County was formed in 1791 by dividing Caswell County into two precise squares. Each of the sides measures 20 miles to make a county of 400 square miles. The county was named for the Revolutionary War Patriot, General Thomas Person.

Person County has seen many changes in the social and economic ways of life. For years, Person County has offered a well-balanced community, equally dividing industry and agriculture. Today, it greets many new citizens and industries. Person County's history of hard work and persistence will help it grow even more and continue the journey into the 21st century.

Come experience Roxboro and all that it has to offer you and your family!