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Yanceyville, North
Carolina maintains a small town atmosphere with historic
roots going back as far as the American
Revolutionary War. Incorporated in 1833, Yanceyville took
its name from members of the prominent Yancey family.
Townspeople are not sure whether the name honors James Yancey,
his younger brother Bartlett
Yancey Jr. or the entire family.
At an elevation of 619 feet, Yanceyville, NC residents
enjoy a moderate climate and four full seasons. An unassuming
town of less than 5 square miles, Yanceyville was home to
2,091 residents at the time of the 2000 Census. Citizens enjoy
a low rate of crime and an affordable cost of living, with a
median rent of $228 per month. Homeowners holding mortgages in
Yanceyville, NC pay an average of $594 per month.
Although Yanceyville, NC
is a small rural town, it is the center of commerce and seat
of Caswell
County. Local businesses have access to the renowned Research
Triangle Park in addition to the benefits and resources
afforded by the Caswell County Office of Economic Development.
Industries providing employment in Yanceyville, North Carolina
include the sectors of manufacturing, educational, health and
social services. Those working outside of Yanceyville have a
mean travel time to work of nearly 31 minutes.
Piedmont
Community College (PCC) is another asset to the local
economy. PCC provides various training programs for local
facilities seeking well-trained employees and those looking to
attain skills for employment. Several fine higher learning
facilities exist within a short drive of Yanceyville. These
include Elon
University, the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University
of North Carolina at Greensboro and Duke
University in Durham.
More than 6% of Yanceyville’s population over the age of 25
hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, while 2% hold a graduate
or professional degree.
Yanceyville, NC boasts a lovely historic district that
ranks among the
National Register of Historic Places. A stunning antebellum
Courthouse surrounded by a quaint courthouse town square and
more than 20 additional homes and buildings in the antebellum
style comprise the downtown district. Over the years, the
Courthouse Square has played host to a wealth of important
speakers such as various North Carolina congressmen, senators
and governors.
The Courthouse Square is also the site of the annual Brightleaf
Hoedown. Each September, this exciting community
celebration attracts more than 30,000 people to the area for
scrumptious BBQ, arts, crafts and lives entertainment.
Additional sites that lure visitors to Caswell County, NC
include the Caswell
Pines Golf Course, recreation on Hyco
Lake, the Thomas
Day House-Union Tavern and the Virginia
International Raceway. Close proximity to large urban
areas such as Chapel
Hill, Durham
and Greensboro
provide a wealth of additional options for entertainment and
recreation.
Yanceyville,
North Carolina
maintains the perfect blend of small town charm with a
pro-business atmosphere. Surrounded by lush green forests and
gently rolling hills, Yanceyville is truly a treasure among
the pines.
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