Roseboro, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roseboro, North Carolina
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Downtown Roseboro
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Take Root and Bloom
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 Roseboro, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Sampson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,163 |
| • Density | 803.73/sq mi (310.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28382
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-57800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407245 |
Roseboro is a town in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,163 at the 2020 census.
History
Roseboro was founded when the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad built a line from Fayetteville to Wilmington, and it joined Stedman, Autryville, Garland, Kerr Station and several other communities that sprang to life when depots were built and commerce came into being. The railroad was built in 1889-1890.
There are two stories of how Roseboro got its name, but research has proven it to be named after John M. Rose, secretary of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad. The town has grown since 1889. Roseboro was incorporated in 1891 by the North Carolina General Assembly and the first mayor was Almond Butler, an ancestor of Miss Ossie Butler, long time town clerk for Roseboro. According to a copy of the town charter on file in the town office, E.R. Johnson was the first town marshal. All but one of the first commissioner's last names is still prominent in the town. Roseboro did not do a lot of growing at first. First accounts of the town are of a few houses and several general stores.
Roseboro's oldest building was constructed around 1897 by W.J. Fisher. In 1908, Dr. Paul M. Crumpler practiced medicine in front of the building while Whit Tart operated a drug store in the rear, thus the beginning of Tart & West Drug Store. In 1930, Paul and Sammy Butler opened a barber shop at the site. In the 1950s, Willie Butler moved in and began a mortgage and finance company. In the late 1950s, it was leased to Vander Simmons who used it for an accounting office. In 1961, Mr. Lennon H. Fisher, grandson of W.J. Fisher, took occupancy of this building and formed Fisher Insurance Agency. It remained at that location until 1978. In 1989, Jim Buchanan moved into this building and opened a photography business. In 1990, he changed the name to Jim B’S E-Z Rental. Currently, Summerlyn Naylor, great-great-granddaughter of W.J. Fisher, operates a business in the building.
The Dan E. Caison Sr. House, Troy Herring House, and Howell–Butler House were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 63 | — | |
| 1910 | 183 | 190.5% | |
| 1920 | 749 | 309.3% | |
| 1930 | 768 | 2.5% | |
| 1940 | 939 | 22.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,241 | 32.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,354 | 9.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,235 | −8.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,227 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,441 | 17.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,267 | −12.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,191 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,163 | −2.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 448 | 38.52% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 547 | 47.03% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.86% |
| Other/Mixed | 61 | 5.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 | 8.08% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,163 people, 549 households, and 275 families residing in the town.
Notable people
- Rufus G. Herring, recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II
- Bill Johnson, US representative from the state of Ohio
- Chasity Melvin, WNBA player
- Earl Strickland, professional pool player and 9 ball world champion
- George Williams III, former NFL player
See also
In Spanish: Roseboro para niños
