Yanceyville, North Carolina
Yanceyville, North Carolina | |
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Old Caswell County Courthouse | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: "Tradition with Vision" | |
Location within the state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 36°24′35″N 79°20′10″W / 36.40972°N 79.33611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
| Named after | Bartlett Yancey |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Alvin Foster |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.96 sq mi (18.03 km2) |
| • Land | 6.93 sq mi (17.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.035 sq mi (0.09 km2) 0.43% |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,937 |
• Estimate (2022) | 1,965 |
| • Density | 279.6/sq mi (107.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 27379 |
| Area code | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-76000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406922 |
| Website | www |
Yanceyville is a town in and the county seat of Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. Located in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, the town had a population of 1,937 at the 2020 census. Established in 1791 as Caswell Court House, it was renamed in 1833 to honor Bartlett Yancey, a prominent U.S. congressman and advocate for public education.
Historically, Yanceyville served as a hub for Caswell County's agricultural economy, particularly during the 19th century when bright leaf tobacco cultivation brought prosperity to the region. Its central role is reflected in landmarks such as Caswell County Courthouse, an antebellum structure built between 1858 and 1861 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today, Yanceyville retains a historic core alongside newer civic and commercial development. Educational institutions in the town include Bartlett Yancey High School and a branch campus of Piedmont Community College. Cultural and recreational attractions include Maud F. Gatewood Municipal Park, the Caswell Community Arboretum, and the annual Bright Leaf Hoedown festival.
Yanceyville’s location in the Piedmont Triad combines a rural setting with proximity to Greensboro, Danville, Virginia, and the Research Triangle.