Yanceyville, North Carolina

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Yanceyville, North Carolina
Town
Caswell County Courthouse in Yanceyville
Caswell County Courthouse in Yanceyville
Motto(s): 
Tradition With Vision
Location of Yanceyville, North Carolina
Location of Yanceyville, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°24′25″N 79°20′30″W / 36.40694°N 79.34167°W / 36.40694; -79.34167Coordinates: 36°24′25″N 79°20′30″W / 36.40694°N 79.34167°W / 36.40694; -79.34167
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaswell
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
 • MayorAlvin Foster [1](D)
 • Town ManagerKamara Graves Barnett
 • North Carolina RepresentativesGraig R. Meyer (D) Phil Berger (R)
Area
[2]
 • Total6.96 sq mi (18.03 km2)
 • Land6.93 sq mi (17.94 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
617 ft (188 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,039
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
1,963
 • Density283.38/sq mi (109.42/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27379
Area code(s)336
FIPS code37-76000[3]
GNIS feature ID0997688[4]
Websitewww.yanceyvillenc.gov

Yanceyville is a town in and the county seat of Caswell County, North Carolina, United States.[6] The population was 2,039 at the 2010 census.[7] The town is part of the Greensboro-High Point Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History[]

Further information: Caswell_County,_North_Carolina § History

It has been the county seat since 1792 (although the settlement was originally called Caswell Court House until 1833). The original 1859 Caswell County Courthouse has been renovated and provides offices for county departments. The new courthouse is located a few blocks north.

There remains uncertainty as to who Yanceyville was named for. Many have asserted that it was named for U.S. Congressman Bartlett Yancey, Jr. (1785–1828). Surviving documents in 1972 strongly suggested, however, that it was named for Bartlett Yancey, Jr.'s older brother James Yancey (1768–1829). The elder Yancey was a legislator, merchant, planter, public official, and educator. North Carolina historian William S. Powell wrote in 1977 that the preponderance of evidence supported Bartlett Yancey, Jr. as the town's namesake.[8][9][10]

In addition to the Caswell County Courthouse, the Graves House, William Henry and Sarah Holderness House, John Johnston House, Poteat House, Bartlett Yancey House, Yanceyville Historic District, and Melrose/Williamson House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[11][12]

Poteat Inn, Main and First Streets, Yanceyville (1940)

Geography[]

Yanceyville is located at the center of Caswell County, at

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36°24′25″N 79°20′30″W / 36.40694°N 79.34167°W / 36.40694; -79.34167 (36.407037, −79.341545).[13] U.S. Route 158 passes through the town, leading east 22 miles (35 km) to Roxboro and west 22 miles (35 km) to Reidsville. North Carolina Highway 86 joins US 158 in a short bypass just north of the center of town and leads 29 miles (47 km) southeast to Hillsborough and 13 miles (21 km) north to Danville, Virginia. North Carolina Highway 62 passes through the eastern side of Yanceyville, leading northeast 12 miles (19 km) to Milton and south 25 miles (40 km) to Burlington.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Yanceyville has a total area of 5.6 square miles (14.4 km2), of which 5.5 square miles (14.3 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.57%, is water.[7]

Climate[]

The most pleasant months of the year for Yanceyville are May, September, and October. In Yanceyville, there are seven months with high temperatures in the range of 70–85°. In 2018, July was the hottest month with an average high temperature of 89.1°. January is typically the coldest month in Yanceyville. The most humid months are June, July, and August.[14]

hideClimate data for Yanceyville 4 SE, North Carolina (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1996–present)
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)
Average high °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)
Average low °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[15][16]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910338—
19501,391—
19601,113−20.0%
19701,27414.5%
19901,973—
20002,0916.0%
20102,039−2.5%
2019 (est.)1,963[5]−3.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[17]

In the census of 2000, there were 2,091 people, 658 households, and 400 families residing in the town.[3] The population density was 450.9 people per square mile (174.0/km2). There were 748 housing units at an average density of 161.3 per square mile (62.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 44.29% White, 53.99% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 658 households, out of which 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 were made up of individuals, 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.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 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 the town 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 or over.

In 2020, the median age in Yanceyville was 38.8 years, 37.3 years for males, and 48.6 years for females. For every 100 females, there were 130.3 males.[18]

Economy[]

Further information: Caswell_County,_North_Carolina § Economy

The largest industries in Yanceyville are accommodation & food services, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.[19]

Three main areas of business are located in Yanceyville: Downtown, West Main Street, and Highway 86. Downtown's central business district starts at NC 62 and Main Street extending west on Main Street for roughly one mile. Its focal point is Courthouse Square, which contains the renovated Caswell County Courthouse. The district has 30 non-residential buildings: 24 of those are for business and six are for governmental use.

Approximately half of the central business district is located within the Historic District. Businesses consist of a hardware store, a general store, banks, lawyers' offices, CPAs, restaurants, an antique shop, and a clothing accessory store.[20] CoSquare, a coworking space that offers several business possibilities for entrepreneurs, is located in the downtown historic area.[21]

The Caswell County Local Foods Council initiates community-driven projects and manages the Caswell Farmers' Market in Yanceyville.[22]

Compassion Health Care, Inc., which was previously called the Caswell Family Medical Center, is the largest healthcare facility in Yanceyville.[23] Primary care is also available at Sovah Family Medicine-Yanceyville. Brian Health & Rehabilitation and Caswell House offer care to those with special needs, especially older individuals.[24][25]

Manufacturers in Yanceyville include Chemtek, Inc. and Royal Textile Mills, Inc. The town is also home to one industrial park: Caswell County Industrial Park.[26]

Yanceyville benefits from its proximity to Danville, Virginia, the greater Piedmont Triad area, and the Research Triangle. Residents have access to a wide range of goods, services, attractions, and employment in the region. The town receives economic activity in kind from these neighboring areas.

Government[]

Yanceyville operates under a council-manager form of government. The Town Council is comprised of four council members and a mayor who are elected at large by voters. Its 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.

The Town Council is responsible for establishing policies guiding the town's administration e.g., working on public safety, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and emergency services issues. Its responsibilities also include setting Yanceyville's tax, water, and sewer rates and appointing the town manager. The town manager's responsibilities include directing operational activities, supervising personnel, budgeting, planning, zoning, and purchasing.[27]

As of July 2021, the Town Council's members are:[27]

  • Alvin Foster, Mayor
  • Odessa D. Gwynn, Mayor pro-tem
  • Margie Badgett-Lampkin, Councilmember
  • Brian Massey, Councilmember
  • Keith Tatum, Councilmember

Yanceyville also has governmental offices for economic development, public services, public safety, human resources, finance, utilities, planning, zoning, and general administration.

Caswell County Courthouse, Yanceyville (undated)

Education[]

Main article: Caswell County Schools

Primary and secondary education[]

Higher education[]

Attractions[]

Outdoor recreation[]

  • Yanceyville hosts the Caswell County Parks and Recreation Department, which offers a variety of sports and activities, especially for children.
  • Outdoor recreational areas in the township include Caswell County Rec & Parks, Maud Gatewood Memorial Park, S.R. Farmer Lake, the Caswell Community Arboretum, and Caswell Pines Golf Course.[28]
  • The Cherokee Scout Reservation runs a nationally accredited Boy Scouts camp near S.R. Farmer Lake.[29]

Cultural attractions[]

  • The town annually hosts the "Bright Leaf Hoedown", which takes place between its amphitheater and town square. The "Hoedown" is a one-day outdoor festival held in late September featuring local food vendors, live entertainment, crafts, and non-profit organizations.[30] The event usually draws more than 5,000 guests.[31]
  • The Caswell County Historical Association holds its annual Heritage Festival each May in Yanceyville. The festival celebrates town and county history through living history reenactments, tours, games, vendors, and live music.[32]
  • Yanceyville features an antebellum courthouse designed by William Percival and several other antebellum houses and buildings including the Richmond-Miles History Museum and Bartlett Yancey House.
Jeremiah Graves House (Dongola), West Main Street, Yanceyville (1940)
  • The town's cultural attractions also include the Yanceyville Museum of Art, the Caswell Council for the Arts, the Yanceyville Pavilion, and Gunn Memorial Public Library.[33]

Facilities[]

  • Yanceyville hosts the Caswell County Civic Center, which has 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.[34]
  • The Caswell County Senior Center, located in Yanceyville, has recreational and fitness facilities built in 2009.[35]

Media[]

Print media[]

Newspapers and periodicals that serve Yanceyville and the surrounding area include:

Radio[]

Yanceyville is the town of license for:

  • 1540 AM WYNC, Gospel music

Other radio stations in the area include:

  • 91.5 FM WUNC (FM), Public radio
  • 93.1 FM WPAW, Country
  • 101.1 FM WYMY, Regional Mexican
  • 102.1 WJMH, Hip hop
  • 107.5 FM WKZL, Top-40
  • 1330 AM WBTM, Adult contemporary

Television[]

Yanceyville is part of the Greensboro-High Point-Winston-Salem designated market area, the 46th largest broadcast television market in the United States.[37]

Television stations in the area include:

  • WFMY-TV from Greensboro, NC. Network: CBS
  • WGPX from Burlington, NC. Network: Ion Media Networks
  • UNC-TV from Chapel Hill, NC. Network affiliation: PBS

Infrastructure[]

Transportation[]

Railroad[]

Danville Amtrak station, built in 1899 by Southern Railways, is 13.9 miles (22 km) north of Yanceyville.

Major highways[]

Interstate 40 and Interstate 85 are the closest interstate highways to the town, located 26 miles (41.8 km) south in Graham.

Airports[]

  • Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport, located 29.4 miles (47 km) southwest of Yanceyville
  • Danville Regional Airport, located 15.3 miles (25 km) north of Yanceyville
  • Person County Airport, located 26.2 miles (42 km) southeast of Yanceyville
  • Piedmont Triad International Airport, located 46.5 miles (75 km) southwest of Yanceyville
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport, located 56 miles (90 km) southeast of Yanceyville

Public transit[]

  • Caswell County Area Transportation System (CATS)[38]

Utilities[]

  • Yanceyville's electric system is maintained by Duke Energy and the Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation.
  • Telephone network: CenturyLink
  • Wireless networks: AT&T Mobility, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless
  • Broadband internet: CenturyLink and Comcast
  • Cable television: Comcast

Notable people[]

See also[]

  • Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the United States located 49.7 miles southeast of Yanceyville
  • Virginia International Raceway, a nearby multi-purpose road course offering auto and motorcycle racing
  • Hyco Lake, a reservoir in Caswell and Person counties. It is a popular destination for fishing, boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, and recreation.

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