Person County
… was formed in 1791 from Caswell County. Located in the N central section of the state, it is bounded by the state of Virginia and by Granville, Durham, Orange, and Caswell Counties. It was named for Gen. Thomas Person (1733-1800), Revolutionary patriot, member of the Council of Safety, and benefactor of the University of North Carolina. Area: 400 sq. mi. County seat: Roxboro, with an elevation of 671 ft. Townships are Allensville, Busby Fork, Cunningham, Flat River, Holloway, Mount Tirzah, Olive Hill, Roxboro, and Woodsdale. Produces tobacco, corn, wheat, oats, poultry, eggs, dairy products, livestock, hogs, textiles, hay, auto parts, wood products, lumber, and fabricated metals. Copper formerly was mined in the county.
