Caswell County, North Carolina
Caswell County | |
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Old Caswell County Courthouse in Yanceyville | |
| Motto: "Preserving the Past – Embracing the Future" | |
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°23′N 79°20′W / 36.39°N 79.34°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Founded | June 1, 1777 |
| Named after | Richard Caswell |
| Seat | Yanceyville |
| Largest community | Yanceyville |
| Area | |
• Total | 428.71 sq mi (1,110.4 km2) |
| • Land | 425.37 sq mi (1,101.7 km2) |
| • Water | 3.34 sq mi (8.7 km2) 0.78% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 22,736 |
• Estimate (2023) | 22,807 |
| • Density | 53.45/sq mi (20.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 13th |
| Website | www |
Caswell County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state, on the border with Virginia. At the 2020 census, the population was 22,736. Its county seat is Yanceyville.
The county was formed from Orange County in 1777 and named for Richard Caswell, the first governor of North Carolina. Other Caswell County communities include Blanch, Casville, Leasburg, Milton, Pelham, Prospect Hill, Providence, and Semora.
The Dan River flows through a portion of the county. Hyco Lake is a popular recreational area and key water source.