The geographic center of North Carolina, Chatham County is a quiet and convenient alternative to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Founded in 1771, this county is nicknamed the Heart of the Piedmont. Approximately 52,000 residents live in the county?s 707 square miles.

The city of Pittsboro is the county seat and has a population of nearly 3,000 residents. This charming town has an extensive, historic commercial and residential district with the Chatham County Courthouse as its historic centerpiece. Residents and visitors enjoy browsing through the antique and pottery shops in the downtown area. Only 20 miles from the tri-city area, Pittsboro is an easy and convenient commute.

Fearrington Village offers a delightful collection of shops, eateries, and exquisite gardens. The Fearrington House Country Inn and Restaurant is North Carolina?s only recipient of the Five Diamond Award for lodging and dining. Thirty-two rooms offer sumptuous overnight accommodations. This village offers a grocery store modeled after a European market, a farmer?s market, antique shops, bookstores, beauty shops, and home and garden shops.

Outdoor enthusiasts love B. Everett Jordan Lake. Considered one of the state?s top recreation areas, this man-made lake offers the best in boating, fishing, camping, and water skiing on its 46,000 acres.

Three sizable rivers traverse Chatham County: the Haw, the Deep, and the Rocky. Canoeing, kayaking, and fishing are popular pastimes residents and visitors enjoy.

Golf enthusiasts can select from several top-notch golf courses and country clubs. The Siler City Country Club offers a rigorous 18-hole golf course and the Governor?s Club features 1,600 acres and 27-holes of golf.

Chatham County residents value a quality educational system. Approximately 6,700 students are educated in 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Higher education is available nearby with more than 25 technical institutes, numerous state universities, and several private colleges within easy commute of Chatham County.

Chatham County offers quietude and an easy lifestyle yet is close to the big city amenities of the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill areas.

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