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Yanceyville is a town in and the county seat of Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. Located in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, the town had a population of 1,937 at the 2020 census. Established in 1791 as Caswell Court House, it was renamed in 1833 to honor Bartlett Yancey, a prominent U.S. congressman and advocate for public education. Historically, Yanceyville served as a hub for Caswell County's agricultural economy, particularly during the 19th century when bright leaf tobacco cultivation brought prosperity to the region. Its central role is reflected in landmarks such as Caswell County Courthouse, an antebellum structure built between 1858 and 1861 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Yanceyville retains a historic core alongside newer civic and commercial development. It features educational institutions such as Bartlett Yancey High School and a branch campus of Piedmont Community College. The town offers cultural and recreational attractions, including Maud F. Gatewood Municipal Park, the Caswell Community Arboretum, and the annual Bright Leaf Hoedown festival. Yanceyville’s location in the Piedmont Triad combines a rural setting with proximity to Greensboro, Danville, Virginia, and the Research Triangle.

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