Rockingham County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 91,285 inhabitants. The county was created 239 years ago in 1785. Its county seat is Wentworth.
There are 7 city/town in Rockingham County, NC. The largest city of Rockingham County is Eden with a population of 14,867. Other cities include, Reidsville population 13,993, Wentworth population 2,734, Norwood population 2,469, Mayodan population 2,410
Nestled in north-central North Carolina, Rockingham County contains a mix of small cities, historical towns, and rural communities. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Rockingham County:
Reidsville serves as the county seat and is centrally located along the Dan River. With around 14,000 residents, it's the largest city in Rockingham County. Known for its furniture outlets and manufacturing history.
Eden is located in the northern part of Rockingham County with around 15,000 residents. Home to the historic Leaksville-Spray-Draper mills and Chinqua-Penn Plantations.
Madison sits along the Mayo River near the Virginia border in western Rockingham County. This town of around 2,500 is known for its well-preserved historic downtown district.
Stoneville is a small town of about 1,000 residents located south of Madison along the Mayo River. The historic Stoneville Historic District contains turn-of-the-century homes and buildings.
Mayodan is located along the Mayo River between Madison and Reidsville with around 2,500 residents. Once home to large textile mills, portions of the original mill town remain.
In addition to these towns, Rockingham County has many other small unincorporated rural communities and villages set amidst the rolling hills and farmland. Rivers and railroads shaped much of the area's history.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockingham County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Eden | Town in North Carolina, U. | 14,867 |
Madison | Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA | 2,108 |
Mayodan | Town in North Carolina, United States | 2,410 |
Norwood | Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States | 2,469 |
Reidsville | City in North Carolina, United States | 13,993 |
Stoneville | Human settlement in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America | 1,261 |
Wentworth | Small town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina | 2,734 |