Welcome to the City of Roxboro, where progress is our business!

Incorporated on January 9, 1855 and with a population of just fewer than 9,000, Roxboro is located 25 miles north of Durham, NC and is the only municipality in Person County.

If you want to launch a business, raise a family or enjoy a much-deserved retirement, Roxboro is the place for you. We are a vibrant city known for our friendly people and small town atmosphere. Roxboro is strategically located in the middle of North Carolina, about 45 minutes away from Raleigh, Burlington, Durham, and Danville, Virginia. We offer a blend of old-fashioned charm and modern-day conveniences for the entire family.

For the outdoorsmen, we are just a few minutes drive to two exceptional recreational lakes, Mayo and Hyco.
Our community is also a great place for bicycling or taking the family out for a Sunday drive. If you are into hunting, fishing, or camping, then Roxboro is the perfect place to begin your adventure.

I'm proud of Roxboro and I believe it's a great place to start a business or raise a family. I personally invite you to peruse these web pages or come visit us to find out what we have to offer and you'll see what Roxboro Life is all about.

Tom Brown
Mayor