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Vass, North Carolina
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Seaboard St. in Vass
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Location in Moore County and the state of North Carolina.
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 Vass, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Vass, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Settled | Late 1800s |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Named for | William Worrell Vass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.36 sq mi (8.71 km2) |
| • Land | 3.34 sq mi (8.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 952 |
| • Density | 284.86/sq mi (109.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28394
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-69840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406796 |
Vass is a small town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 952 people lived there. Vass started growing in the late 1800s because of the railroad. It was first called Bynum, then Winder, before becoming Vass in 1892. The town officially became a town (was incorporated) in 1907.
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History of Vass
Vass began as a stop on the Seaboard Railway. It was first known as Bynum Station. This stop was mainly used to load wood, turpentine, and resin from the local area onto trains. Turpentine and resin are sticky liquids from pine trees, used to make things like paint and soap.
In 1877, the town's name changed to Winder. This was to honor Major John C. Winder, who was a general manager for the Seaboard Railroad. Then, in 1892, the name changed again to Vass. This time, it honored Major William Worrell Vass, who was the paymaster for the railroad.
Vass was just a train stop until 1907. That year, it officially became a town, with Mr. Alex Gunter as its first mayor. In the 1910s, the town really started to grow. People like Mr. Angus Cameron helped make Vass a busy and successful community.
Angus Cameron's Contributions
Angus Cameron moved to Vass in the 1870s and stayed there until he passed away in 1928. Many people remember him as the most helpful person in the community. He was on the first road commission, which helped build better roads. He also served on the Board of County Commissioners and later became the mayor of Vass.
Cameron was on the local school board for about 50 years. He even built the first school building in town. He also built the first brick buildings in Vass. He started the Vass Cotton Mill Company and built the mill building. His efforts helped the town become a strong and active place.
Historic Buildings in Vass
The Leslie-Taylor House is a special building in Vass. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This register lists important places that are worth saving because of their history.
Several other buildings in Vass are also considered important enough to be on this list. These include the Borst House, the Angus Cameron House, the John Cameron House, and the Walter Graham House. The Vass Commercial Historic District, the Vass Cotton Mill, the Village Historic area, and the Walter Leslie House are also recognized for their historical value.
Geography of Vass
Vass is located in Moore County, North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Education in Vass
The town of Vass has its own elementary school:
- Vass-Lakeview Elementary
Population of Vass
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 273 | — | |
| 1920 | 407 | 49.1% | |
| 1930 | 602 | 47.9% | |
| 1940 | 728 | 20.9% | |
| 1950 | 757 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 767 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 885 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 828 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 670 | −19.1% | |
| 2000 | 750 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 720 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 952 | 32.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 750 people living in Vass. These people lived in 304 homes, and 207 of those homes were families. The population density was about 248 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 248 people.
The average home had about 2.47 people living in it. The average family had about 2.96 people.
The town's population was spread out by age. About 24.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Vass was 38 years.
