Caswell County
Around Caswell County
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Caswell County
Slow roads, big skies, and a warm welcome.
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Welcome to Caswell County, where the Dan River flows and the tobacco fields are part of our heritage. Come sit a spell on the courthouse square and enjoy the slow pace of life. We're glad you're here.
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The room
One room for everyone around Caswell County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Caswell County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Yanceyville, built in 1861
- Yanceyville Historic District Downtown Yanceyville with many 19th-century buildings
- Dan River Runs along the county's northern border, popular for fishing
- Caswell County Farmers Market Weekly market in Yanceyville with local produce
- Bartlett Yancey House Home of the county's namesake, operated by the historical association
- Caswell County Recreation Park Community park with ballfields and picnic areas
- Outdoors Fishing on the Dan River
- Outdoors Hiking at Caswell Game Land
- With kids Visit the farmers market
- With kids Attend the county fair
- Evenings Friday night football games
- Evenings Local music at community events
- Locals love country stores
- Locals love barbecue joints
Through the year
- Caswell County Fair October Annual fair with rides, livestock, and local food
- Yanceyville Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Yanceyville
- Caswell County Farmers Market May-October Weekly market with local produce and crafts
- Independence Day Celebration July Fireworks and community gathering at the recreation park
- Heritage Day Spring Celebration of local history at the courthouse square
Hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and fall are pleasant with moderate temperatures. Best: April-May and September-October
Getaways
- Danville, VA Historic river city with a performing arts center and riverwalk
- Burlington, NC Shopping and dining, plus the Paramount Theater
- South Boston, VA Racing at South Boston Speedway and local history
- Greensboro, NC Museums, gardens, and the Greensboro Science Center
Local flavour
Rooting for UNC Tar Heels (NCAA), NC State Wolfpack (NCAA), Carolina Panthers (NFL), Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
Eat and drink
- North Carolina-style barbecue (vinegar-based) Pulled pork with a tangy vinegar-pepper sauce, often served with coleslaw.
- Sweet tea The quintessential Southern drink, served ice-cold and heavily sweetened.
- Biscuits and gravy A hearty breakfast staple at local country stores and diners.
- Country ham Cured and salty, often served with red-eye gravy.
Where people go
- Tobacco barns Historic curing barns scattered across the countryside, symbols of the county's agricultural past.
- Country stores Gathering spots where locals catch up over a cold drink and a snack.
- Family farms Working farms growing tobacco, soybeans, and other crops that anchor the rural landscape.
- Courthouse square The historic Caswell County Courthouse in Yanceyville, a focal point for community events and daily life.
- Rural churches Small country churches that host homecomings and community suppers.
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Nearby
Every areaDanvilleVirginiaWhere the Dan River hums with history.BurlingtonNorth CarolinaWhere the Haw River winds through mill-town history.South BostonVirginiaWhere the river bends and the tobacco growsGreensboroNorth CarolinaCrossroads of the Piedmont, rich in history and flavorMartinsvilleVirginiaRacing heart, Piedmont soulDurham–Chapel HillNorth CarolinaTwo college towns, one Carolina soul.HendersonNorth CarolinaWhere the tobacco roads meet the lake.Winston-SalemNorth CarolinaWhere history and innovation share a sweet tooth.
Caswell County, NC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.