Yanceyville, North Carolina
Yanceyville, North Carolina | |
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![]() Old Caswell County Courthouse | |
Motto: "Tradition with Vision" | |
Location within the state of North Carolina | |
Coordinates: 36°24′35″N 79°20′10″W / 36.40972°N 79.33611°W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | North Carolina |
County | Caswell |
Named after | Bartlett Yancey |
Government | |
• Type | Council–manager[1] |
• Mayor | Alvin Foster |
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) 0.43% |
Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,937 |
• Estimate (2022) | 1,965 |
• Density | 279.63/sq mi (107.97/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 27379 |
Area code | 336 |
FIPS code | 37-76000[4] |
GNIS feature ID | 2406922[3] |
Website | www |
Yanceyville is a town in, and the county seat of, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States.[5] Located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state, it had a population of 1,937 at the 2020 census.[6] Established in 1791 as Caswell Court House, Yanceyville was renamed in honor of U.S. Congressman Bartlett Yancey when it was chartered as an incorporated town in 1833.[7]
Yanceyville is home to three public schools and a branch campus of Piedmont Community College.[8] The town's recreational attractions include Maud F. Gatewood Municipal Park and Caswell Community Arboretum.[9] Yanceyville Municipal Airport serves general aviation aircraft.[10]
History
[edit]Founding and early history
[edit]When Person County was created out of Caswell County in 1791, the original county seat, Leasburg, was close to the eastern newly formed boundary line dividing the two. Commissioners were named in the county formation act to create a new county seat and courthouse near the geographical center of present Caswell County. Hence, the village of Caswell Court House (later Yanceyville) was founded.[11][12]
By 1810, the village featured a single store, a hattery, two taverns, and around fifteen homes. Soon thereafter, silversmiths, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, coachmakers, and other tradesmen began opening businesses. Additionally, attorneys, doctors, preachers, and politicians were drawn to the area, contributing to its development.[7]
In 1833, as Caswell Court House continued to grow, its name was changed to Yanceyville when it was chartered as an incorporated town. However, its charter was seemingly forgotten and re-obtained in 1877 and again in 1885. The town's incorporation was repealed in 1899 and again in 1915 after reincorporation in 1905. Yanceyville remained unincorporated until 1986, when it was successfully reorganized and incorporated.[7]
The name Yanceyville
[edit]The identity of Yanceyville's namesake has been a subject of historical debate. While the prevailing view attributes the name to U.S. Congressman Bartlett Yancey (1785–1828), some evidence suggests it may honor his older brother, James Yancey (1768–1829), a legislator, merchant, planter, and educator.[13]
In 1977, historian William S. Powell reviewed the evidence and concluded that the town is most likely named after Bartlett Yancey.[12][14][7]
Caswell County Courthouse
[edit]Caswell County Courthouse is a historic courthouse, prominent landmark, and center of activity in Yanceyville. Its design combines Italian Romanesque and classical features in a manner unique to North Carolina courthouse architecture.[15] Located in the town's historic district in Court Square, it has been restored and provides offices for county departments.

A new county courthouse was constructed in the mid-1970s and is located a few blocks north of Court Square.[17] Construction of the historic courthouse it replaced began in 1858, during the tail end of the area's prosperous "Boom Era," a period largely driven by bright leaf tobacco cultivation and trade. Built with enslaved labor, the historic courthouse was completed in 1861, amid the early stages of the American Civil War.[18][19]
Economic history (1865-2020s)
[edit]Post-Civil War economy
[edit]Had Yanceyville not been the county seat, it may have become a ghost town after the Civil War ended in 1865. The collapse of the plantation economy left the area struggling with abandoned land and social unrest, while many small farmers faced increasing poverty.[7]
With diminished living standards, limited public funding, and the absence of a major waterway or railroad, the town's primary function remained as the county seat, lacking significant geographic or economic advantages for further advancement beyond agriculture.[7][20]
Consequently, these limitations led Yanceyville to rely heavily on agriculture, predominantly tobacco farming tied to markets outside Caswell County in the decades following the Civil War. However, persistent soil erosion from land overuse and other agricultural challenges further strained the local economy, contributing to a sharp population decline between 1880 and 1900.[21][22][7]
By 1910, the town's population had begun to recover, and phone service was already available, signaling an improvement in local conditions. However, core economic, infrastructure, and land degradation issues still persisted to varying degrees.[7][23]
Economic development (1917-1945)
[edit]Despite ongoing economic challenges, a strong sense of community solidarity was evident in the area during World War I. Yanceyville's residents united to support the war effort through Red Cross work, military registration, and other activities. Women played a central role in these efforts, while local leaders helped organize resources to assist both soldiers and civilians.[24]
Through the 1920s, the area's population grew, prompting the Caswell County Board of Education to initiate school improvement projects.[25] During this period, Yanceyville experienced several other developments, including the founding of The Caswell Messenger newspaper in 1926, establishment of the Caswell County Chamber of Commerce that same year, launch of the Yanceyville Telephone Company, and construction of the County Home for the poor.[7]
However, during the Great Depression, farmers and local businesses faced new economic hardships, including falling crop prices and limited credit access. To assist the local community, the Yanceyville Rotary Club was founded in 1937 and initiated projects to promote economic growth and community development.[26] The town's economy further diversified with the opening of the Caswell Knitting Mill in 1939.[7]
Furthermore, initiatives including Roosevelt's New Deal rural road development programs, advancements in agricultural practices beginning in the 1940s, and the impact of World War II had positive effects on the local economy.[7][27]
Economic development (mid-20th century to 2020s)
[edit]The economic growth of the 1950s brought new enterprises to the region. From the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s, Yanceyville became home to several textile mills.[28] This period of expansion enabled the county to further diversify its tax base and benefit from increased public revenue.[27]
Another significant development for the area occurred in 1988 when Piedmont Community College opened a branch campus in Yanceyville.[29] The campus has served adult learners seeking professional development and high school students enrolled in the Career and College Promise program, which offers college credits, certificates, or associate degrees during their secondary education.[30] Its proximity to Bartlett Yancey High School has strengthened local educational pathways.[31]
In 1995, Yanceyville became involved in the film industry when Zale Magder, a Canadian film producer, invested around five million dollars to build a film production complex in the town. Magder's vision for a "Hollywood East" included a resort-type atmosphere with jogging trails, a golf course, a restaurant, and a fitness center, aiming to attract movie stars and filmmakers worldwide.[32] While the studio later declared bankruptcy, several films and commercials were produced at the location, which is now used as industrial space.[33][34]
Entering the 2000s, the region faced economic challenges including the tobacco industry's decline, adaptation to the Information Age, and the rise of heritage tourism as an economic driver.[13]
By the 2020s, the local economy, while retaining its agricultural base, had further diversified into industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and other services.[13] Yanceyville’s accessible location, available commercial properties, land primed for development, relatively low property tax rate, and other factors have supported the growth of business and entrepreneurship.[35][36]
Geography
[edit]Yanceyville is located at the center of Caswell County.[37] According to the United States Census Bureau, Yanceyville has a total area of 6.96 square miles (18.0 km2), of which 6.93 square miles (17.9 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (0.43%) is water.[2]
Climate
[edit]On the Köppen climate classification scale, Yanceyville is in the Cfa (humid subtropical) zone, which is standard for the state. Its location in the Piedmont region means average winter temperatures ranging from 28.9–52.4 °F (−1.7–11.3 °C), with moderate snowfall, and mild to hot summers.[38]
The county is sometimes included in the well-known "Carolina Alley." This is mostly caused by the cold air from the Appalachian Mountains mixing with the warm Piedmont air.[39] According to USA.com, the county ranks No. 79 in tornado risk out of all 100 counties in North Carolina. It also ranks No. 41 in earthquake risk in the state.[40] From 1950 to 2010, there have been 28 tornadoes rated F2/EF2 or higher; out of all 28, four have had a rating of F3/EF3. From 1950 to 2010, there were a reported 12,795 severe weather related incidents (hail, thunderstorms/heavy winds, and flooding).[40]
Yanceyville is in a relatively low hurricane zone,[41] with thirty-five occurring in the area since 1930. The largest was the 1935 Labor Day hurricane and the most recent was Tropical Storm Ana in 2015.[42] From 1950 to 2010, there have been 13 reported tropical storms/hurricanes that have hit the area.[40] One reason that August and September are among the wettest months is due to the influx of precipitation caused by the yearly hurricane season.[43]
The mildest months of the year for Yanceyville and the region are May, September, and October. There are seven months (April–October) with average high temperatures in the range of 70.5–89.8 °F (21.4–32.1 °C). In 2018, July was the hottest month with an average high temperature of 89.1 °F (31.7 °C). January is usually the coldest month for the town. The most humid months are June, July, and August.[44]
Climate data for Yanceyville 4 SE, North Carolina (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1996–present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
80 (27) |
86 (30) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
104 (40) |
102 (39) |
103 (39) |
96 (36) |
92 (33) |
83 (28) |
78 (26) |
104 (40) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.6 (9.2) |
52.4 (11.3) |
60.4 (15.8) |
70.5 (21.4) |
78.1 (25.6) |
86.3 (30.2) |
89.8 (32.1) |
87.0 (30.6) |
81.3 (27.4) |
70.7 (21.5) |
60.9 (16.1) |
51.4 (10.8) |
69.8 (21.0) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 38.8 (3.8) |
41.8 (5.4) |
49.0 (9.4) |
58.6 (14.8) |
66.9 (19.4) |
75.0 (23.9) |
78.9 (26.1) |
76.9 (24.9) |
70.7 (21.5) |
59.5 (15.3) |
49.3 (9.6) |
41.6 (5.3) |
58.9 (14.9) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.9 (−1.7) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
37.6 (3.1) |
46.8 (8.2) |
55.6 (13.1) |
63.8 (17.7) |
68.1 (20.1) |
66.7 (19.3) |
60.1 (15.6) |
48.3 (9.1) |
37.7 (3.2) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
48.1 (8.9) |
Record low °F (°C) | 5 (−15) |
12 (−11) |
12 (−11) |
25 (−4) |
36 (2) |
44 (7) |
52 (11) |
51 (11) |
41 (5) |
29 (−2) |
18 (−8) |
8 (−13) |
5 (−15) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.67 (93) |
3.02 (77) |
4.38 (111) |
4.31 (109) |
4.02 (102) |
4.22 (107) |
4.21 (107) |
4.25 (108) |
5.08 (129) |
3.57 (91) |
3.57 (91) |
3.81 (97) |
48.11 (1,222) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.2 (11) |
1.7 (4.3) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.9 (4.8) |
8.8 (22) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.5 | 9.8 | 10.3 | 10.8 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 10.4 | 9.4 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 10.7 | 121.9 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.3 |
Source: NOAA[45][46] |
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 338 | — | |
1950 | 1,391 | — | |
1960 | 1,113 | −20.0% | |
1970 | 1,274 | 14.5% | |
1990 | 1,973 | — | |
2000 | 2,091 | 6.0% | |
2010 | 2,039 | −2.5% | |
2020 | 1,937 | −5.0% | |
2022 (est.) | 1,965 | [47] | 1.4% |
U.S. Decennial Census[48] 2020[49] |
2020 census
[edit]Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 720 | 37.17% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,035 | 53.43% |
Native American | 5 | 0.26% |
Asian | 20 | 1.03% |
Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.21% |
Other/Mixed | 69 | 3.56% |
Hispanic or Latino | 84 | 4.34% |
At the 2020 census, there were 1,937 people and an estimated 1,208 households and 690 families residing in the town. In 2020, the estimated median age in Yanceyville was 48.9 years. For every 100 females, there were an estimated 113.6 males.[6]
2010 census
[edit]Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 779 | 38.21% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,102 | 54.05% |
Native American | 8 | 0.39% |
Asian | 8 | 0.39% |
Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.10% |
Other/Mixed | 66 | 3.24% |
Hispanic or Latino | 74 | 3.63% |
At the 2010 census, there were 2,039 people and an estimated 671 households and 359 families residing in Yanceyville.[50] In 2010, the estimated median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, there were an estimated 110.2 males.[51]
2000 census
[edit]At the 2000 census,[52][4] there were 2,091 people and an estimated 658 households and 400 families residing in Yanceyville. The population density was 450.9 inhabitants per square mile (174.1/km2). There were 748 housing units at an average density of 161.3 per square mile (62.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 53.99% African American, 44.29% White, 1.00% Hispanic or Latino, 0.33% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races.
Out of the 658 households, 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.0% were married couples living together, 24.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 36.8% of all households consisted of individuals living alone and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.
The age distribution of the town's population consisted of 19.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in Yanceyville was $20,353 and the median income for a family was $26,417. Males had a median income of $24,632 versus $20,398 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,956. About 23.3% of families and 27.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.7% of those under age 18 and 24.1% of those age 65 and over.
Economy
[edit]Agriculture is a foundational aspect of Yanceyville's economy. The local economy was adversely impacted when demand for tobacco began decreasing in the late 1990s due to a crisis in the tobacco industry regarding the health effects of smoking.[53]
Three main areas of business are located in Yanceyville: Downtown (the Historic District), West Main Street, and Highway 86. The town's central business district (CBD) starts at NC 62 and Main Street, extending west on Main Street for roughly one mile (1.6 km). Its focal point is Court Square, which contains the county's historic courthouse.[54]
Approximately half of the central business district is located within the town's historic district. Businesses in the CBD include banks, law offices, CPAs, a newspaper company, an auction house, hair salons, a coffee shop, restaurants, a bike shop, and a general store.[54] Additionally, the town features CoSquare, a county-supported coworking space that fosters entrepreneurship and remote work.[55][53]
The largest industries in Yanceyville are accommodation and food services, health care and social assistance, and manufacturing.[56] Manufacturers in the town include Chemtek, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial maintenance chemicals.[57] Yanceyville is also home to one industrial park: Caswell County Industrial Park.[58]
The Caswell County Local Foods Council initiates community-driven projects and manages the Caswell Farmers' Market in Yanceyville.[59] NC Cooperative Extension's office in the town connects local farmers and agribusinesses with vital research-based information and technology.[60]
Yanceyville was once home to Magder Studios,[33] later known as Carolina Pinnacle Studios,[61] a film production complex. Today, the site is used as industrial space.
Yanceyville's government supports and prioritizes economic development and invites businesses to join the community.[9] While the town does not require a privilege license for businesses, it does require a Business Information Form to be filled out. Zoning approval is also necessary, which can be obtained by contacting the Town Manager.[9]
Arts, culture, and recreation
[edit]Festivals
[edit]
Yanceyville annually hosts the "Bright Leaf Hoedown," which takes place in the town square. It is a one-day outdoor festival held in late September featuring local food vendors, live entertainment, crafts, and non-profit organizations. The event usually draws more than 5,000 guests.[62][63]
The Caswell County Historical Association holds its annual Heritage Festival each May in Yanceyville. This festival celebrates town and county history through living history reenactments, tours, games, vendors, and live music.[64]
Historic landmarks
[edit]Yanceyville is home to Caswell County Courthouse, an antebellum courthouse designed by William Percival. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as are other notable antebellum buildings and houses in the area, including the following:[65][66]
- Bartlett Yancey House
- Graves House
- John Johnston House
- Melrose/Williamson House
- Poteat House
- William Henry and Sarah Holderness House
- Yanceyville Historic District
Other cultural attractions
[edit]The Caswell County Civic Center features a full-size professionally equipped stage, a 912-seat auditorium, meeting and banquet facilities for up to 500, a lobby art gallery, and accessories for concerts, theatre, and social functions.[67] Events are also held at the Yanceyville Pavilion and the Fulton-Walton Fellowship Center.[68]
Gunn Memorial Public Library offers summer reading programs to children of all ages.[69]
The town's cultural attractions also include:[70][9][71]
- Caswell County Veterans Memorial
- Caswell Council for the Arts
- Caswell Farmers' Market
- Caswell Horticulture Club
- Old Caswell County Jail
- Old Poteat School (Poteat One-Room School)
- Richmond-Miles History Museum
- Town of Yanceyville Public Safety Memorial
- Yanceyville's municipal water tower
- Yanceyville Museum of Art
Parks and recreation
[edit]
The Caswell County Department of Parks and Recreation provides indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, as well as sports programs and activities.[72]
The Caswell Senior Center offers recreation and fitness facilities focused on well-being.[73]
S.R. Farmer Lake, built in 1986 for the people of nearby Yanceyville, offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and scenic relaxation.[74]
Additional recreational areas include:[75][9][76]
- Caswell Community Arboretum
- Caswell Pines Golf Club (in Yanceyville township)
- Flying Disc Company
- Maud F. Gatewood Municipal Park
- Yanceyville Park/Memorial Park
Government
[edit]
Yanceyville operates under a council–manager form of government. The Town Council is composed of four council members and a mayor who are elected at large by voters. Neither the mayor nor council members run for office according to party affiliation. Ballots do not contain their political party membership information.[77][78] The nonpartisan Town Council's role is to facilitate economic, infrastructure, and community development. Moreover, it determines which services to offer citizens to ensure the community stays socially and fiscally prosperous and healthy.[79]
The Town Council is also responsible for establishing policies guiding the town's administration e.g., public safety, law enforcement, fire and rescue, and emergency services issues. Additionally, its responsibilities include setting Yanceyville's tax, water, and sewer rates, and appointing a town manager.[79]
The town manager's responsibilities include directing operational activities, supervising personnel, budgeting, planning, zoning, and purchasing.[79] In July 2021, Kamara Barnett was appointed the town manager of Yanceyville.[80]
In July 2021, the Town Council's members were:[79]
- Alvin Foster, Mayor
- Odessa D. Gwynn, Mayor Pro-Tem
- Margie Badgett-Lampkin
- Brian Massey
- Keith Tatum
The Town Council conducts meetings at the Yanceyville Municipal Services Building.[81] Yanceyville's government has additional offices for economic development, public services, public safety, human resources, finance, utilities, planning, zoning, and general administration.
The Caswell County Board of Commissioners holds its regular meetings at the historic courthouse in Yanceyville.[82]
Education
[edit]![The only college in the city, it's a [[branch campus]] for [[Pidemont Community College]]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a4/Piedmont_Community_College%2C_Caswell_County_Campus.jpg/250px-Piedmont_Community_College%2C_Caswell_County_Campus.jpg)
Higher education
[edit]- Piedmont Community College has a branch campus in Yanceyville.[8]
Primary and secondary education
[edit]The following public schools are located in Yanceyville:[83]
- Bartlett Yancey High School
- N.L. Dillard Middle School
- Oakwood Elementary School
Healthcare
[edit]Yanceyville's largest primary care provider is Caswell Family Medical Center, which also offers urgent care, specialty care, and behavioral health services.[84]
Other health care providers in the town include:
- Caswell County Health Department Clinic, which provides primary care and public health services.[85]
- Caswell House, a senior living facility.[86]
- Sovah Family Medicine-Yanceyville, a family medicine practice.[87]
- Yanceyville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.[88]
Media
[edit]Print media
[edit]Radio
[edit]Yanceyville is the town of license for 1540 AM WYNC, a broadcaster of gospel music.[90]
Television
[edit]Yanceyville is part of the Greensboro–High Point–Winston-Salem designated market area, the 46th largest broadcast television market in the United States.[91]
Infrastructure
[edit]Public safety
[edit]Yanceyville relies on Caswell County agencies for the following public safety services:[92][93]
- Law Enforcement: Provided by the Caswell County Sheriff's Office.[94]
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Caswell County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) offers medical transport and emergency care before hospitalization.
- Emergency Management: Caswell Emergency Management (CEM) oversees disaster preparedness and response.
Fire Protection: The Yanceyville Fire Department provides fire and rescue services within the town.[93]
Correctional facilities
[edit]- Caswell Correctional Center operates as a medium custody facility of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.[95]
- Dan River Prison Work Farm, a minimum custody facility of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.[96]
Utilities
[edit]
Yanceyville's electric system is maintained by Duke Energy and Piedmont Electric Cooperative.[97]
Transportation
[edit]The town is not directly served by an interstate highway, railway, or river.[53]
Major highways
[edit]Future I-785 (concurrency with US 29)
US 29
US 29 Bus.
US 158
NC 49
NC 57
NC 62
NC 86
NC 87
NC 119
NC 150
NC 700
Airport
[edit]- Yanceyville Municipal Airport, FAA code 6W4, serves general aviation (GA) aircraft.[10]
Public transit
[edit]- Caswell County Area Transportation System (CATS) offers public transport services to residents of Caswell County.[98]
Nearby rail access
[edit]Danville station is 13.9 miles (22 km) north of Yanceyville, in Danville, Virginia.[99]
Notable people
[edit]- The Badgett Sisters, folk and gospel group composed of sisters Celester, Connie, and Cleonia Badgett
- Mic'hael Brooks (born 1991), former NFL player who attended high school in Yanceyville
- Max Drake (born 1952), musician
- Donna Edwards (born 1958), former U.S. representative
- Samuel Simeon Fels (1860–1950), businessman and philanthropist
- A. Oveta Fuller (1955–2022), associate professor of microbiology at University of Michigan Medical School[100]
- Maud Gatewood (1934–2004), artist
- Azariah Graves (1768–1850), general in the North Carolina militia during the War of 1812 and a state senator
- Calvin Graves (1804–1877), house member of the North Carolina General Assembly and member of the North Carolina Senate
- Henry Lee Graves (1813–1881), president of Baylor University
- John Gunn (1939–2010), race car driver[101]
- John Kerr (1782–1842), member of the U.S. House of Representatives
- John Kerr Jr. (1811–1879), congressional representative and jurist
- John H. Kerr (1873–1958), jurist and politician
- Jacob E. Long (1880–1955), 15th lieutenant governor of North Carolina from 1925 to 1929 serving under Governor Angus W. McLean
- Ida Isabella Poteat (1858–1940), artist and instructor
- William Louis Poteat (1856–1938), professor of biology and president of Wake Forest University, public intellectual, early advocate of Darwinian evolution
- John W. Stephens (1834–1870), North Carolina state senator, agent for the Freedmen's Bureau
- Vanessa Siddle Walker (born 1958), professor of African American Educational Studies at Emory University
- Neal Watlington (1922–2019), MLB player for the Philadelphia Athletics[102]
- Hugh Webster (1943–2022), register of deeds for Alamance County and North Carolina state senator[103]
- Carl Willis (born 1960), former MLB player and current pitching coach for the Cleveland Guardians[104]
- Bartlett Yancey (1785–1828), Democrat-Republican U.S. congressman
See also
[edit]- Hyco Lake, a reservoir in Caswell and Person counties
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Caswell County, North Carolina
- Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the United States located 49.7 miles (80.0 km) southeast of Yanceyville
- Virginia International Raceway, a nearby multi-purpose road course offering auto and motorcycle racing
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Works cited
[edit]- Powell, William S. (1977). When the Past Refused to Die: A History of Caswell County, North Carolina, 1777-1977. Durham, NC: Moore Pub. Co.
External links
[edit]Geographic data related to Yanceyville, North Carolina at OpenStreetMap
- Official website