Yanceyville, North Carolina
Yanceyville is a town of 2,215 people in Caswell County, North Carolina, founded in 1792.
Why visit Yanceyville
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Bartlett Yancey House and Caswell County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Yanceyville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Yanceyville
Yanceyville is a town in and the county seat of Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. Located in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, the town had a population of 1,937 at the 2020 census. Established in 1791 as Caswell Court House, it was renamed in 1833 to honor Bartlett Yancey, a prominent U.S. congressman and advocate for public education.
From the Wikipedia article Yanceyville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Bartlett Yancey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Yanceyville, North Carolina
Caswell County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
County courthouse in Yanceyville, United States of America
Caswell County Training School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
School in Yanceyville, North Carolina (1906–1969)
Graves House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
John Johnston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Caswell County
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Melrose/Williamson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Poteat House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
William Henry and Sarah Holderness House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Yanceyville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes8
Rio Grande Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
1162 NC-86, Yanceyville
Evelyn's Take Out
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
22 Main Street, Yanceyville
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Yanceyville Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.7 mi
125 West Church Street, Yanceyville
Shopping7
Yanceyville Mart New York Deli
Grocery · 1.4 mi
1047 East Main Street, Yanceyville
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Caswell Family Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
439 US-158, Yanceyville
Map of Yanceyville
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 4.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 60°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Yanceyville 4 Se (5 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
Caswell 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
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Danville 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Mount Hermon 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Reidsville 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Roxboro 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Green Level 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Blairs 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Glen Raven 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Mebane 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Eden 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Burlington 24 mi south, about 39 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
- Caswell County Courthouse, NatalieMaynor from Jackson, Mississippi, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Yanceyville Fire Department, Peabodyb, CC0
- The grave of John Walter Stephens in Yanceyville, NC, USA, Mikehelms, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Graves House, Yanceyville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Poteat House, Yanceyville (Caswell County, North Carolina), Frances Benjamin Johnston, Public domain
- John Johnston House 1825, TKeller, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caswell County High School, Caswell County Photograph Collection, Public domain
- BARTLETT YANCEY HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Melrose, Yanceyville (Caswell County, North Carolina), Frances Benjamin Johnston, Public domain
- Bartlett Yancey Senior High School, 2025, Peabodyb, CC0
- Bartlett Yancey Senior High School, July 2025, Peabodyb, CC0
- Bartlett Yancey Senior High School (2), Peabodyb, CC0
- Bartlett Yancey Senior High School, Peabodyb, CC0
- ISS065-E-50688 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-25020 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS061-E-109630 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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