ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA
Rockingham
County, North
Carolina, named for Charles
Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham,
sprawls across 566 square miles in the heart of River
Country. With an elevation of nearly 900 feet above sea
level, Rockingham County affords spectacular views of
the surrounding Piedmont
region. Rockingham County, NC shares its borders with Caswell,
Guilford
and Stokes
counties and the state
of Virginia.
According to the Census
2000 Data, Rockingham County, known as the “North
Star of NC” is home to 91,928 residents. The largest
cities within the county limits include Eden,
Reidsville
and Wentworth.
Cities with less than 2,500 inhabitants include Madison,
Mayodan
and Stoneville.
Madison County also divides further into eleven
townships.
Named for its stunning beauty, Eden
claims 13 square miles of Rockingham County, NC, with a
population of 15,908. Located midway between the
majestic mountains and the shimmering sea, Eden boasts a
diverse community, which offers something to everyone.
Reidsville,
with a population of 14,485, is Rockingham County’s
largest city. Nearby, Lake
Reidsville is a popular site for boating, camping,
fishing and picnicking. Wentworth, the seat of
Rockingham County, has a population of 2,779. Wentworth,
NC is the home of Rockingham
Community College. In addition, the local public
schools at the primary and secondary levels provide
excellent educational opportunities for residents of
Rockingham County, NC.
Rockingham County provides a diverse base of industry
with a wide range of career options open to its
residents. The top employer in Rockingham County is Unifi
Incorporated. Eden is home to the second and third
major employers in the county. These include National
Textiles and Miller
Brewing respectively. Rockingham County, North
Carolina residents have the advantage of close proximity
to the Piedmont
Triad cities of Greensboro,
High
Point and Winston-Salem.
In recent years, the local workforce reached more than
47,000. Retail trade and construction are the leading
industries throughout Rockingham County, NC.
A myriad of recreational opportunities and
attractions bring visitors to Rockingham County.
Picturesque state parks near Madison surround the
winding banks along the Dan and Mayo
rivers. These parks are the Mayo
River State Park and the Dan
River Basin. Historic buildings and downtown
districts exist throughout the area. These include the
Wentworth’s Chinqua-Penn
Plantation and the Penn
House in Reidsville. Lake Reidsville is one of the
most popular attractions in Rockingham County, NC. The
region also offers numerous antique shops and an
impressive array of shopping
centers. Among the most famous shopping
opportunities in the area are the Eden Mall and the
Pennrose Mall.
Rockingham
County, North
Carolina consists of a variety of communities, each
with their own distinct characteristics. From the scenic
backdrop of Eden, to the smaller, close-knit communities
such as Stoneville, Rockingham County provides an ideal
setting suitable for business, residential or
recreational pursuits.
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