In 2004, President George W. Bush signed a bill naming the Roxboro North Carolina Post Office the Oscar Scott Woody Post Office Building. Oscar Scott Woody was a Roxboro native and postal clerk who lost his life in 1912 while trying to save the mail aboard the RMS Titanic.
Roxboro is the county Seat and largest city in Person County, North Carolina
In 2004, President George W. Bush signed a bill naming the Roxboro North Carolina Post Office the Oscar Scott Woody Post Office Building. Oscar Scott Woody was a Roxboro native and postal clerk who lost his life in 1912 while trying to save the mail aboard the RMS Titanic.
Roxboro is the county Seat and largest city in Person County, North Carolina. Originally named Moccasin Gap, it was renamed after the town of Roxburgh, Scotland, and incorporated in 1855. Roxboro's rolling hills are dotted with farms and forests making it a picturesque area with a slower pace than the nearby cities of Raleigh and Durham. If you like Bluegrass festivals, motor sports, and outdoor recreation, then Roxboro is the place for you.
Apartment rentals and home rentals can be found in all areas of the city, although you will find that there are more apartment complexes located in the City Center area than in the more rural sections of Roxboro. Studio apartments for rent are available in most areas of Roxboro. You should be prepared to pay your first month's rent and a security deposit for your apartment. Depending on where you rent, you may also be asked for a credit check and references from your employer and current landlord.
Transportation in Roxboro is mainly by car. The Norfolk Southern Rail provides a daily switching service to Roxboro from South Boston. Raleigh/Durham Airport is 45 miles away and Greensboro Airport is 60 miles from Roxboro.
If you are looking for places to rent in Roxboro, you should be able to find what you're looking for in any of these neighborhoods.
Uptown Roxboro: Also known as the Historic District, Uptown Roxboro is home to the Kirby Cultural Art Complex. Seating 800, it has been host to musical programs by Branford Marsalis, the Count Basie Orchestra, and many other musical acts. The Kirby Theater and Gallery is also located here as is the Person County Museum of History. The six buildings on the Museum campus provide a good look into the history of Roxboro and Person County. If you are a baseball fan, you will enjoy the many artifacts on display in the Enos Slaughter Exhibit. Throughout the year, uptown Roxboro holds music and art festivals, car shows, and road races.
Allensville and Denny Store: This rural area is home to a large number of college students. It gets high marks for its walkability.
North Roxboro: Home to Mayo Park and Lake, this area is a haven for camping, boating, fishing, picnicking, and golfing. There are year-round programs at the lake that include 5K races, nature hikes, movie screenings, and concerts. Or, if you just want to relax in a beautiful atmosphere, Mayo Park will fit the bill.
Longhurst: This neighborhood is a suburban center with many single-family and mobile homes.
If you choose to live in Roxboro, you will never be at a loss for something to do. Music fans can take advantage of Alive After 5, a summer event that showcases local bands. The Willow Oak Bluegrass Music Festival is held every June and September and features local and national bluegrass bands. Campsites are available if you want to spend the night.
If motor sports are your passion, head to the Roxboro Motorsports Dragway, a concrete dragstrip for car, truck, and bike races. Every April, the Dragway hosts Apple Chill, a showcase for motorcycles and cars. The Clash of the Carts is a soap box derby that invites amateur engineers (and anyone else who cares to join) to test their design skills in a timed, two block, downhill race. The Flat River Antique Engine and Tractor Show is held every September at Optimist Park.
Sports enthusiasts, whether participants or spectators, will love the Lake Mayo Canoe/Kayak Festival held every spring. In October, the Mayo Lake Cyclism hosts over 100 cyclists as they bike through North Carolina and Virginia. Cyclists can choose between courses that are 15, 31 and 46 miles in length.
Roxboro's Palace Pointe is an entertainment complex with eight movie screens, 20 bowling lanes, and a roller skating rink.
The Person County Farmers Market, located at the intersection of N. Madison Blvd and Walker Street sells locally grown produce. Check the website for times and events.
