Yanceyville, North Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yanceyville, North Carolina
Town
Court Square, Yanceyville Historic District
Motto(s):  Tradition With Vision
Location of Yanceyville, North Carolina
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Caswell
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	6.96 sq mi (18.03 km2)
• Land	6.93 sq mi (17.94 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation	617 ft (188 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,937
• Estimate  (2019)	1,963
• Density	283.38/sq mi (109.42/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	27379
Area code(s)	336
FIPS code	37-76000
GNIS feature ID	0997688

Yanceyville is a small town in North Carolina, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Caswell County. This means it's where the county government offices are located. Yanceyville is part of the Piedmont Triad region of the state. In 2020, about 1,937 people lived there.

History of Yanceyville

Yanceyville has been the county seat since 1792. Back then, it was called Caswell Court House. The name changed to Yanceyville in 1833. The original Caswell County Courthouse has been updated and is still used by county offices. A newer courthouse is also nearby.

People are not completely sure who Yanceyville was named after. Some think it was named for James Yancey (1768–1829). Others believe it was named for his younger brother, Bartlett Yancey, Jr. (1785-1828). It's also possible it was named to honor the whole Yancey family, who were important in the area for a long time.

Many historic buildings in Yanceyville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Caswell County Courthouse and several old homes like the Graves House and the Bartlett Yancey House. The entire Yanceyville Historic District is also recognized for its history.

Where is Yanceyville Located?

Yanceyville is right in the middle of Caswell County. You can find it at 36°24′25″N 79°20′30″W / 36.40694°N 79.34167°W / 36.40694; -79.34167. Major roads like U.S. Route 158, North Carolina Highway 86, and North Carolina Highway 62 pass through or near the town. These roads connect Yanceyville to other towns like Roxboro, Reidsville, and Burlington.

The United States Census Bureau says Yanceyville covers about 6.96 square miles (18.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Who Lives in Yanceyville?

Population in 2020

In 2020, there were 1,937 people living in Yanceyville. These people lived in 891 households, with 465 of them being families. The average age of people in Yanceyville in 2019 was about 40.4 years old.

Fun Things to Do in Yanceyville

Yanceyville has an old courthouse designed by William Percival. There are also 23 other historic buildings, many built before the Civil War. You can visit a history museum and the Yancey House.

The town hosts the "Bright Leaf Hoedown" every year in late September. This is a one-day outdoor festival with local food, live music, crafts, and non-profit groups. Over 5,000 people usually come to enjoy the fun!

The Caswell County Parks and Recreation Department is in Yanceyville. They offer many sports and activities, especially for kids. The Caswell County Civic Center has a large stage and seats for 912 people. It hosts concerts, plays, and other events. There's also a senior center with fitness areas that opened in 2009.

Yanceyville's Economy and Businesses

Yanceyville has three main business areas: Downtown, West Main Street, and Highway 86. The Downtown area is centered around Court Square, where the old Caswell County Courthouse is located. This area has many businesses, including a hardware store, banks, restaurants, and an antique shop.

About half of the downtown business area is part of the Yanceyville Historic District. There's also CoSquare, a place where different businesses can share office space.

The biggest industries in Yanceyville are food services, health care, and manufacturing. Some manufacturers in town include USA-RS Services and Chemtek. Yanceyville also has an industrial park called Caswell County Industrial Park.

The Caswell County Local Foods Council helps local food projects and runs the Caswell Farmers' Market in Yanceyville. The Cooperative Extension office helps local farmers and food businesses with important information.

Yanceyville is close to larger cities like Danville, Virginia, the Piedmont Triad area, and the Research Triangle. This means residents can easily get to many goods, services, and jobs in the region.

Education in Yanceyville

Piedmont Community College - Caswell County Campus

Schools for Kids and Teens

Yanceyville has several public schools for students:

• Oakwood Elementary School
• N.L. Dillard Middle School
• Bartlett Yancey High School

Colleges and Higher Learning

• Piedmont Community College is also located in Yanceyville.

Getting Around Yanceyville

Transportation Options

Trains

The Danville Amtrak station is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) north of Yanceyville. It was built in 1899.

Main Roads

The closest major highways, Interstate 40 and Interstate 85, are about 26 miles (41.8 km) south in Graham.

Airports

• Yanceyville Municipal Airport is a local airport.
• Danville Regional Airport is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) north.
• Other nearby airports include Person County Airport, Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport, Piedmont Triad International Airport, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Public Transportation

• The Caswell County Area Transportation System (CATS) provides public transit.

Utilities and Services

Yanceyville's municipal water tower

• Electricity is provided by Duke Energy and Piedmont Electric Cooperative.
• Telephone service is from CenturyLink.
• Wireless phone networks include AT&T Mobility, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless.
• Internet service is available from CenturyLink and Comcast.
• Cable television is provided by Comcast.

Famous People from Yanceyville

Many notable people have connections to Yanceyville:

• A. Oveta Fuller (born 1955), a professor of microbiology.
• Henry Lee Graves (1813–1881), a former president of Baylor University.
• William Louis Poteat (1856–1938), a biology professor and president of Wake Forest University.
• The Badgett Sisters, a folk and gospel music group.
• Maud Gatewood (1934–2004), a well-known artist.
• Ida Isabella Poteat (1858–1940), an artist and instructor.
• Max Drake (born 1952), a musician.
• Mic'hael Brooks (born 1991), a former NFL player.
• Carl Willis (born 1960), a former Major League Baseball player and coach.
• Neal Watlington (1922–2019), a Major League Baseball player.
• John Gunn (1939–2010), a race car driver.
• Samuel Simeon Fels (1860–1950), a businessman and giver to charity.
• Donna Edwards (born 1958), a former U.S. Representative.
• Bartlett Yancey, Jr. (1785–1828), a U.S. congressman.
• John Kerr (1782–1842), a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
• John Kerr Jr. (1811–1879), a congressman and judge.
• John H. Kerr (1873–1958), a judge and politician.
• Jacob E. Long (1880–1955), the 15th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.
• Calvin Graves (1804–1877), a state senator in North Carolina.
• John W. Stephens (1834–1870), a North Carolina state senator.
• Hugh Webster (1943–2022), a North Carolina state senator.

Images for kids

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  Northwest corner of Court Square, 1940

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  S.R. Farmer Lake

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  Bright Leaf Hoedown, 2019

See also

In Spanish: Yanceyville (Carolina del Norte) para niños