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Looking for a great place to retire to in North Carolina?

Pittsboro, NC has been named a Top 10 Best Place to Retire in North Carolina by Southeastern Retirement.

Pittsboro is a quaint small town just over 30 miles from the center of downtown Raleigh. 

Pittsboro was founded in 1787 as the capital of the newly formed Chatham County.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today, the historic district is a great place to walk and wander through shops. 

There are antiques and old fashioned soda shops.

Fearrington is just a few miles north of Pittsboro on 15/501, and offers North Carolina's only 5 star inn.

 

 

 

 

Jordan Lake is just a few minutes away.  With walking trails, fishing, boating, and almost 14,000 surface acres of water, this lake draws visitors from throughout the state.

Weekday mornings and early afternoons can be especially quiet and peaceful. 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapel Hill is just 20 minutes away, north on 15/501. 

Chapel Hill offers even more restaraunts and shopping opportunities, in places like Southern Village.

The UNC Chapel Hill Hospitals have an excellent reputation, and take special cases from the entire region. 

 

 

 

 

If you enjoy golf, you'll enjoy Pittsboro and Chatham County.  There are many golf courses nearby, including:

Chapel Ridge Golf Club, Chapel Ridge Course

The Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club, Preserve Course

Governors Club, Mountain Course

The UNC Finley Golf Club, UNC Finley Course

 

 

 

There are a multitude of other cultural activities nearby, including the N.C. Symphony, the N.C. Art Museum, the Ackland Museum of Art, the N.C. Museum of Natural Science, the N.C. Museum of History, and the American Dance Festival.

Rather see some sporting events?  Plenty of opportunities:  Duke University, NC State, and UNC Chapel Hill are all close by, not to mention other professional teams, including the Hurricanes.

 

 

 

 

 

The Pittsboro area can offer homes on smaller or larger lots.  There is wooded acreage available in several areas.   Find out more:

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All About Pittsboro, NC - A Small Town Experience Just Outside Raleigh

Raleigh, NC is a huge, bustling metropolitan area.  It's just been rated #1, again, by Forbes for Business and Careers.  One of the many attractive things about the Triangle is the proximity of small towns and open countryside, close to the universities, shopping, businesses, and attractions that make the Raleigh area great!

Pittsboro, NC is one of those small towns.

 

Just Minutes from Raleigh and Chapel Hill

To get to Pittsboro from Raleigh or Apex, hop on 64 West.  You'll cross Jordan Lake, one of the largest (and prettiest) lakes in North Carolina. 

Pittsboro is just 20 minutes from Apex.

Or from Chapel Hill, head south on 15/501.  Just 15 minutes, and you'll be seeing the famous Pittsboro courthouse (above). 

 

 

 

 

History of Pittsboro, NC 

Pittsboro was founded in 1787, and established as the county seat for Chatham County. 

The Chatham County Governmental Center is shown. 

Pittsboro escaped devastation during the Civil War due to a convenient flooding of the Haw River. 

In 1888, the Pittsboro Railroad was completed, connecting Pittsboro to Raleigh, which contributed significantly to the growth of the town.

 

 

 

Historical Buildings

There are a number of historical buildings.  Pittsboro, NC has an antique district, and some original homes now have been converted to assorted businesses.

The Chatham County Historical Association has a small museum in the Pittsboro Courthouse.  Their activities include reconstructing log cabins and preserving the 1842 law office of Charles Manly, now available for visiting.

Total population of Pittsboro during the 2000 census was about 2300.  Today there are many new home communities in the area, and Pittsboro is getting larger.

 

 

 

Pittsboro, NC is Growing

There are many proposed commercial developments, as well as developments under construction.

Pittsboro Commons is a planned 425,000 square foot shopping center that should include a grocery store, shops, and restaraunts.  Bellemont Point and Bellemont Station are under construction, and will offer mostly commercial space. 

Sixty-Four Crossing will have a proposed 310,000 square feet of retail, 130,000 square feet of offices, and a 140 room hotel. 

Pittsboro Place is the largest proposed development, and may be the longest to come to fruition - plans include 1.3 million square feet of retail/office space, a movie theatre, and a bowling alley.  Some of these have been approved, others are still in the planning stages. 

 

 

What Kind of Shopping is Available in Pittsboro?

Actually, there's quite a bit.  Three major grocery stores, plus Chatham Marketplace, a local grocery Co-Op located in the historic Chatham Mills, a former textile plant. 

There's a new Lowe's Hardware at the corner of 15/501 and 64, and plenty of places to eat.

These are just a few examples:

Allen & Son Pit-Cooked Bar-B-Que

Chatham Marketplace

S&T's Soda Shoppe

 

 

Elizabeth's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

Carolina Brewery & Grill

General Store Cafe

Al's Diner

Fearrington House Restaurant

 

 

 

 

 

Schools, Libraries and More in Pittsboro

There are several schools, and even a local branch of the community college.  Or think about the possibility of attending UNC Chapel Hill, just 20 minutes away!

CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CHATHAM ARTS

Pittsboro Elementary School (K-4)
375 Pittsboro Elementary School Road
Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312
919/542-3987 | 919/542-1146 [FAX]

 

 

Perry W. Harrison School
2655 Hamlet Chapel Road
Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312
919/967-9925 | 919/967-5844 [FAX]

Silk Hope School
7945 Gum Springs-Silk Hope Road
Siler City, North Carolina 27344
919/742-3911 | 919/742-5032 [FAX]

For high schools, see the Chatham County School Directory.

 

 

Residents of Pittsboro often work in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, or other parts of the Triangle.   Pittsboro is an attractive place to live - it's small, lot sizes are large, and land prices are a little lower than in other areas.   There are several very popular developments, some right in Pittsboro, some in the Silk Hope area.

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