Caswell County | |
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 Old Caswell County Courthouse in Yanceyville | |
 Seal | |
| Motto: "Preserving the Past – Embracing the Future" | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°23′N 79°20′W / 36.39°N 79.34°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | June 1, 1777 |
| Named for | Richard Caswell |
| Seat | Yanceyville |
| Largest community | Yanceyville |
| Area | |
• Total | 428.71 sq mi (1,110.4 km2) |
| • Land | 425.37 sq mi (1,101.7 km2) |
| • Water | 3.34 sq mi (8.7 km2) 0.78% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 22,736 |
• Estimate (2023) | 22,807 |
| • Density | 53.45/sq mi (20.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 4th, 6th |
| Website | www |
Caswell County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state. At the 2020 census, the population was 22,736.[1] Its county seat is Yanceyville.[2]
Partially bordering the state of Virginia, the county was formed from Orange County in 1777 and named for Richard Caswell, the first governor of North Carolina.[3] Other Caswell County communities include Blanch, Casville, Leasburg, Milton, Pelham, Prospect Hill, Providence, and Semora.[4]
The Dan River flows through a portion of the county. Hyco Lake is a popular recreational area and key water source.[5]
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