Pittsboro, North Carolina
Pittsboro is a town of 4,752 people in Chatham County, North Carolina, founded in 1785.
Why visit Pittsboro
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 44 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Carolina Tiger Rescue, A. P. Terry House, Chatham County Courthouse and Nooe Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Pittsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pittsboro
Pittsboro is a town in and the county seat of Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,743 at the 2010 census and 4,537 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Pittsboro, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Carolina Tiger Rescue
Zoo and aquarium · 2.7 mi
Animal sanctuary in Pittsboro, North Carolina
"by appointment only"
Museums and landmarks20
A. P. Terry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Chatham County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
County courthouse in North Carolina, United States of America
Hall-London House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Pittsboro, North Carolina, NRHP-listed
Henry Adolphus London House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic home located at Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina
James A. Thomas Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Building in Pittsboro, North Carolina, United States
Kelvin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Lewis Freeman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
London Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Luther Clegg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
McClenahan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States
Moore-Manning House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Pittsboro, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
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Patrick St. Lawrence House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Mary Hayes Barber Holmes Park
Park · 1.6 mi
304 Old Rock Spring Cevn Road, Pittsboro
Restaurants and cafes44
Havoc Brewing Coffee Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
39 West Street, Pittsboro
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 11:00-14:00
Ni Armor's Hawaiian & Polynesian BBQ
Restaurant · Hawaiian, Barbecue, Polynesian · 1.5 mi
517 West Street, Pittsboro
Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su off
San Felipe Mexican Restaurante
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
630 East Street, Pittsboro
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
The Beagle
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
53 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro
Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00
32 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Pittsboro Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
95 East Street, Pittsboro
Pittsboro United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.1 mi
71 West Street, Pittsboro
Pittsboro Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
121 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.2 mi
204 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging9
ChargePoint Charging Station
EV charging · 1.6 mi
304 Old Rock Spring Cem Road, Pittsboro
Schools, colleges and libraries10
School of The Arts For Boys Acad (Saba)
School · 1.7 mi
69 Robyns Nest Lane, Pittsboro
Pittsboro Elementary School
School · 1.4 mi
375 Pittsboro Elem School Road, Pittsboro
Healthcare1
UNC Urgent Care at Chatham Park
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
51 Mosaic Boulevard, Pittsboro
Map of Pittsboro
108 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 30°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 31°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.2 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 5.2 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 32°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chatham Wtp (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chatham County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-09-11: Tropical Depression Chantal (Tropical Depression)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Fearrington Village 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Briar Chapel 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Moncure 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Governors Club 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Governors Village 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Carrboro 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Apex 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Chapel Hill 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Sanford 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Cary 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Radio Tower WUNC in Pittsboro NC, Tristar500 2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PittsboroPresbyterianChurch, Aigrette, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HENRY ADOLPHUS LONDON HOUSE; CHATHAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Luther Clegg House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Robert Joseph Moore House, Nyttend, Public domain
- A.P. Terry House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Chatham County Courthouse (April 2023) 18, DiscoA340, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HALL-LONDON HOUSE; PITTSBORO, CHATHAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- London Cottage, Pittsboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- PITTSBORO HISTORIC DISTRICT, CHATHAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lewis Freeman House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sheriff Stephen Wiley Brewer Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- PATRICK ST. LAWRENCE HOUSE, PITTSBORO, CHATHAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PITTSBORO MASONIC LODGE, CHATHAM COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reid House on Salisbury Street, Nyttend, Public domain
- McCLENAHAN HOUSE, PITTSBORO, CHATHAM COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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