ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA
Reidsville,
North
Carolina rests near the heart of scenic Rockingham
County. With a population of 14,485 (Census
2000 Data), Reidsville is the largest city located
within Rockingham County. The incorporated city covers
nearly 14 square miles.
Incorporated in 1873, Reidsville, NC began as a small
outpost and stop along the stage line that traveled
between Salisbury, NC and Danville,
Virginia.
A solitary home and inn owned by the Reuben Reid family
transformed into a vibrant farming community. Early
residents entrusted cigarette manufacturing and tobacco
production to support the economy. Once incorporated,
Reidsville became a significant operation site for the American
Tobacco Company, which provided employment
throughout Rockingham County.
Reidsville, NC’s
thriving economy relied heavily on the American Tobacco
Company until its closure and sale in 1994. Many of the
textile mills from the early days in Reidsville, North
Carolina are also closed. Despite the financial
setbacks, Reidsville residents continue to thrive and
find work in the Piedmont
Triad cities of Greensboro,
High
Point and Winston-Salem.
Incidentally, Reidsville acts as a bedroom community to
the Triad Cities. The leading industries located within
Rockingham County currently include construction and
retail trade.
Reidsville, NC features a beautiful downtown area and
offers walking tours that highlight the area. Tours of
the Main Street & Maple Avenue areas accentuate the
domestic architecture and style of city planning common
prior to the Second World War era. Another site that
tells the story of early Reidsville is the Penn
House. Listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, the Penn House,
originally built by Charles and Stella Penn in 1908,
includes 12,500 square feet that captures the charm of
the South. Charles Penn was the Vice President of
American Tobacco. Now owned by the City of Reidsville,
North Carolina, the Penn House offers a charming setting
for local meetings and weddings.
Located in a lush, forested setting, Lake
Reidsville is a popular site for boating, camping
and picnicking. Anglers enjoy catching the big bass,
bream and crappie, as well as exciting fishing
tournaments, such as BASS
Masters. Also available along this lovely 750-acre
lake are opportunities for basketball, bird watching,
hiking, softball, volleyball and water skiing. Scenic
nature trails afford birdwatchers and other nature
lovers the perfect setting in which to view local
wildlife in their natural habitat. Other portions of
Reidsville offer its residents nine parks, a charming farmer’s
market, one golfing green, a recreation center, a
teen center and one additional lake, Hunt Lake.
Reidsville, North
Carolina residents established a firm foundation
that helps the community live up to its motto of
"Focused on a better tomorrow”. Friendly
neighbors, quality schools and a scenic backdrop are
just a few of the many reasons why nearly 15,000
individuals call Reidsville their home.
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