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| county = Rockingham County | state = North Carolina | ex image =Rockingham County Courthouse in Wentworth, NC Old Photo.jpg | ex image cap = County courthouse | seal = | founded = 1785 | named for = Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham | seat wl = Wentworth | largest city wl = Eden | area_total_sq_mi = 573 | area_land_sq_mi = 566 | area_water_sq_mi = 7.2 | area percentage = 1.2% | census yr = 2010 | pop = 93643 | density_sq_mi = 166 | web = www.co.rockingham.nc.us | district = 6th | time zone = Eastern }} Rockingham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 93,643.[1] Its county seat is Wentworth.[2] The county is known as "North Carolina's North Star." Rockingham County is included in the Greensboro-High Point, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point, NC Combined Statistical Area. HistorySettling and foundingBetween 1728-1733, the Dan River Valley was surveyed by William Byrd II. He soon thereafter purchased 20,000 acres of the land, attracting prospective farmers. The region's first western settlers came from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia and were of German, English, Scottish, and Irish descent.[3] The county was officially formed in 1785 from Guilford County. It was named for Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, British Prime Minister from 1765 to 1766 and again in 1782. Rockingham's administration was dominated by the American issue. Rockingham wished for repeal of the Stamp Act 1765 and won a Commons vote on the repeal resolution by 275 to 167 in 1766.[4] This made him a popular figure among British colonials in America, who would later become known as "Americans". People in North Carolina were still fond of him in the years following the independence of the United States. Development of industryBy the early 19th century a network of grist mills had been established along the Dan and Smith rivers. The textile industry was founded in 1813 with construction of the first cotton mill at the junction of the Dan and Smith rivers. Founded by John M. Morehead, it was one of the first cotton mills in the state.[3] The county was the location for the Searcy & Moore arms factory, which was at Hogans Creek, a small village 20 miles northwest of Greensboro. The factory produced firearms called the "N.C. Rifle" for the Confederate States of America forces during the Civil War. Owned by Alexander M. Searcy and Dr. J. S. Moore, the small factory made hundreds of rifles for the South between 1862 and 1863. The town of Stoneville was incorporated in 1877. Francis Henry Fries later establish several mill sites in the region, with the construction of the Mayo Mills plant in 1895 in the village of Mayodan and another site in what became the town of Avalon in 1899.[3][5][6] In 1911 a large fire destroyed the Avalon Mill.[7] The town was soon thereafter abandoned and its workers were transferred to Mayodan, while some of the other residents relocated to Stoneville. The 60 or so Avalon company houses were put on logs and rolled by mules and horses to Mayodan, where some still stand.[3] The only remains in Avalon are the mill's powerhouse, railroad tracks, and the dam works. The Mayo Mill, which was later called the Washington Mills-Mayodan Plant, closed in 1999.[5] GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|573|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|566|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|7.2|sqmi}} (1.2%) is water.[8] The Dan River and Haw River drain the county. Rockingham County has a municipal airport eight miles (13 km) northwest of Reidsville called Shiloh Airport, which has a paved {{convert|5000|ft|m|sing=on}} runway, a fixed-base operation, and hangar space. Demographics{{US Census population|1790= 6211 |1800= 8277 |1810= 10316 |1820= 11474 |1830= 12935 |1840= 13442 |1850= 14495 |1860= 16746 |1870= 15708 |1880= 21744 |1890= 25363 |1900= 33163 |1910= 36442 |1920= 44149 |1930= 51083 |1940= 57898 |1950= 64816 |1960= 69629 |1970= 72402 |1980= 83426 |1990= 86064 |2000= 91928 |2010= 93643 |estyear=2016 |estimate=91393 |estref=[9] |align-fn=center |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[10] 1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12] 1990-2000[13] 2010-2013[1] }} As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 91,928 people, 36,989 households, and 26,188 families residing in the county. The population density was 162 people per square mile (63/km²). There were 40,208 housing units at an average density of 71 per square mile (27/km²). The racial identities of the county were 77.33% White, 19.57% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.69% from other race identities, and 0.83% from two or more races. 3.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino identified of any race specific phenotype. There were 36,989 households out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.60% were married couples living together, 12.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 25.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.93. In the county, the population was spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males. The median income for a household in the county was $33,784, and the median income for a family was $40,821. Males had a median income of $30,479 versus $22,437 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,120. About 10.20% of families and 12.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.30% of those under age 18 and 15.50% of those age 65 or over. Law and governmentRockingham County is a member of the regional Piedmont Triad Council of Governments. In 2011, the new Rockingham County Justice Center was opened.[15] The $47 million facility replaced a more than century old courthouse in Rockingham County and includes courthouse, jail, and sheriff's office. The new facility is the first judicial center in the state of North Carolina seeking certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Green Building Rating System and is estimated to save over $5 million over a 40-year period.[16] The three-story building will be able to accommodate 359 employees and 300 inmates. {{Hidden begin|titlestyle = background:#ccccff; |title = Presidential elections results }}
TransportationAirportsRockingham County NC Shiloh Airport[18] is a public-use airport owned by Rockingham County. It is located in the town of Stoneville,[19] eight nautical miles (15 km) northwest of the central business district of the city of Reidsville.[18]Major highways{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
AttractionsAttractions in Rockingham County include the state parks of the Dan and Mayo rivers, near Madison; the historic downtown areas of Leaksville, Draper and Spray in Eden; the Chinqua-Penn Plantation in Reidsville; the Deep Springs Plantation in Stoneville, High Rock Farm in Williamsburg, Mulberry Island Plantation in Stoneville, and the historic Penn House, located in Reidsville. One of the most famous attractions of the Reidsville area is Lake Reidsville. Various historic shops are found in the county, as well. The Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (the MARC) is the county historical museum and is located in the Rockingham County Courthouse in Wentworth, the county seat. The museum features exhibits and artifacts related to Rockingham County history. EducationAll public schools in Rockingham County are a part of Rockingham County Schools. The area includes government elementary, middle, and high schools including 25 different schools which include: The elementary are [https://web.archive.org/web/20061013205911/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Beth/index.htm Bethany School], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061013205757/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Moss/index.htm Moss Street], [https://web.archive.org/web/20060902024941/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Cent/index.htm Central], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061003200528/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Lse/index.htm Leaksville-Spray], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061014214411/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Dlrd/index.htm Dillard], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061014214536/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Mnrt/index.htm Monroeton School], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061003200525/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Doug/index.htm Douglass], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061003200429/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Drpr/index.htm Draper], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061013205731/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Send/index.htm South End School], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061014145114/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Laws/index.htm Lawsonville Avenue], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061003200536/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Ste/index.htm Stoneville], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061014215121/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Linc/index.htm Lincoln], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061014214341/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Went/index.htm Wentworth], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061014145219/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/hunt/index.htm Huntsville], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061013205856/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/wbrg/index.htm Williamsburg], and a magnet school [https://web.archive.org/web/20061014144550/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Nvi/index.htm New Vision]. The middle schools are Bethany Charter (Rockingham County's only charter school), [https://web.archive.org/web/20060829012232/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Hms/index.htm Holmes], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061014213929/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/rcms/index.htm Rockingham County], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061014145230/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Rms/index.htm Reidsville], and [https://web.archive.org/web/20061013210014/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Wrms/index.htm Western Rockingham]. The high schools are Dalton L. McMichael High School, John Motley Morehead High School, Reidsville High School, and Rockingham County High School. There is also the [https://web.archive.org/web/20061014214207/http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Schools/SCORE.htm S.C.O.R.E. Center]. There are currently 10 School Board Members with one other board member seat being vacant currently.[20] Other schools are Rockingham County Early College (for high school students only), and Rockingham Community College, located in Wentworth. CommunitiesCities
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References1. ^1 {{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/37/37157.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 29, 2013}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}} 3. ^1 2 3 {{cite book| last = Aheron| first = Piper| title = From Avalon to Eden: A Postcard Tour of Rockingham County| publisher = Arcadia Publishing| series = Images of America| edition = illustrated| date = 1997| url = https://books.google.com/?id=MXDWud7nkPgC&dq= | isbn = 9780752408248}} 4. ^Ross J. S. Hoffman, The Marquis. A Study of Lord Rockingham, 1730–1782 (New York: Fordham University Press, 1973), p. 113. 5. ^1 {{Cite web | author = Evelyn D. Causey and Kathryn Gettings Smith| title =Washington Mills-Mayodan Plant| work = National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory | date = December 2004 | url = http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/nr/RK1471.pdf | format = pdf | publisher = North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office | accessdate = 2015-02-01}} 6. ^{{cite web |url= http://www.greensboro.com/rockingham_now/news/the-death-of-a-town-avalon/article_19d3176c-4e8b-5759-bc26-3e4c9d195697.html|title= THE DEATH OF A TOWN: Avalon|last1= Battaglia|first1= Danielle |date= 14 June 2015|publisher= Greensboro News & Record|access-date= 13 May 2016}} 7. ^{{cite web| url = http://www.digitalnc.org/blog/avalon-mill-fire/| title = The Avalon Mill Fire| last = Graham| first = Nick| date = 16 September 2011| website = DigitalNC.org| publisher = North Carolina Digital Heritage Center| access-date = 12 May 2016| quote = }} 8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_37.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 19, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112071425/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_37.txt|archivedate=January 12, 2015|df=}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}} 10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 19, 2015}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=January 19, 2015}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nc190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|accessdate=January 19, 2015}} 13. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|accessdate=January 19, 2015}} 14. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}} 15. ^{{cite web | author=Jonnelle Davis | date=June 19, 2011 | title=The new face of justice| work= | publisher= Greensboro News & Record| url=http://www.news-record.com/content/2011/06/17/article/the_new_face_of_justice#nrcAnc_Middle2_Jump| accessdate= 5 July 2011}} 16. ^{{cite web| author=| date=May 9, 2011| title=Open House and Grand Opening to be Held on June 21st for New Rockingham County Justice Center| work=| publisher=Rockingham County Office of Public Information| url=http://rockinghampio.info/?p=20| accessdate=5 July 2011| deadurl=yes| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511224445/http://rockinghampio.info/?p=20| archivedate=11 May 2011| df=}} 17. ^{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=2018-03-17}} 18. ^1 {{FAA-airport|ID=SIF|use=PU|own=PU|site=17052.1*A}}. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 11 February 2010. 19. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.shilohairport.org/info.html | title = Airport Information | publisher = Rockingham County / Shiloh Airport | accessdate = March 3, 2010 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110726132312/http://www.shilohairport.org/info.html | archivedate = July 26, 2011 | df = }} 20. ^{{cite web| author=| year=2011| title=Rockingham County Schools Board of Education Members| work=| publisher=Rockingham County Schools| url=http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/18051072481613167/Blog/browse.asp?A=398&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=56899| accessdate=5 July 2011}}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} External links
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