Person County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Person County - Person County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Person County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Person County located in the map, major cities in Person county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Person County, North Carolina

About Person County, North Carolina

Person County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Roxboro. As per 2020 census, the population of Person County is 39127 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 404 sq mi (1,046 km2). Person County was established on 1791.

Facts about Person County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionPiedmont (North Central NC)
County SeatRoxboro
Named AfterBrigadier General Thomas Person
Established1791 (act effective 1792)
Coordinates~36.388° N, 78.984° W
Total Area~390.9 sq mi (~1,012 km²)
Land Area~386.6 sq mi
Water Area~4.3 sq mi
Population (2020)~39,097
Estimated Population (2025)~40,454
Population Rank (NC)~63rd largest county
Main Towns & CommunitiesRoxboro, Hurdle Mills, Gordonton, Bushy Fork, Brooksdale, Bethel Hill, Concord
Main IndustriesAgriculture (tobacco, corn, soybeans), Manufacturing, Small Business, Recreation & Tourism
Major Geographic FeaturesHyco Lake, Flat River, Castle Creek, Tar River
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 / −04:00 DST)
Known ForOutdoor recreation at lakes/rivers, small‑town NC culture, county history and heritage
Websitehttps://www.personcountync.gov

Top Attractions in Person County, North Carolina

  • Hyco Lake – Boating, fishing, and swimming.
  • Downtown Roxboro – Shops, dining, and historic buildings.
  • Historic Person County Courthouse – Local landmark.
  • Occoneechee Speedway Historic Site – NASCAR history.
  • Hyco Lake Park – Trails and picnic areas.
  • Lake Mayo Park – Fishing and walking paths.
  • Emerald Vale Golf Club – Golf and recreation.
  • Person County Museum of History – Local exhibits.
  • Roxboro Community Park – Sports fields and playgrounds.
  • Tar River Paddle Trail – Canoeing and kayaking.

Cities & Towns in Person County, North Carolina

Roxboro, Hurdle Mills, Timberlake, Olive Hill, Rougemont