Chatham County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 75,748 inhabitants. The county was created 253 years ago in 1771. Its county seat is Pittsboro.
There are 6 city/town in Chatham County, NC. The largest city of Chatham County is Siler City with a population of 8,415. Other cities include, Farmville population 4,747, Pittsboro population 4,419, Fearrington Village population 2,339, Fearrington population 869
Chatham County is located in the Piedmont region of central North Carolina. Its largest city and county seat is Pittsboro. Here's an overview of the key cities and towns that make up Chatham County:
Pittsboro
Pittsboro is the largest town in Chatham County with a population of around 4,000 residents. It serves as the county seat and is located along the Haw River. Some landmarks in Pittsboro include the Chatham County Courthouse, Chatham Mills, and the House in the Horseshoe historic site. The town has a quaint downtown with local shops and restaurants.
Siler City is located in southwest Chatham County near the intersection of US 64 and NC 902. It has a population of around 8,000 residents. Siler City hosts several festivals annually like the Peach Festival and Multicultural Festival. The city has a Main Street downtown district lined with historic buildings now occupied by shops and eateries.
Goldston is a small rural town in northern Chatham County along US 421 with a population of around 250 residents. It contains a historic downtown district with buildings dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Locals enjoy fishing and boating along the Rocky River which runs near Goldston.
Moncure
Moncure is an unincorporated community southwest of Pittsboro near the Chatham-Lee county border. It was formerly home to a large lumber and textile mill. Today Moncure has a small downtown area with railroad tracks running through it and a population of around 600 residents.
Fearrington Village is a planned community southwest of Pittsboro near U.S. 15-501. It features high-end shops, restaurants, a spa, and a country inn. Fearrington offers a mix of residential and commercial development in a picturesque rural setting.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chatham County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Farmville | Town in Pitt County, North Carolina | 4,747 |
Fearrington | Township in Chatham County, North Carolina | 869 |
Fearrington Village | Township in Chatham County, North Carolina | 2,339 |
Goldston | City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America | 305 |
Pittsboro | Town in North Carolina, United States | 4,419 |
Siler City | Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States | 8,415 |