Founded in 1771 and located at the geographic center of the state, Chatham County encompasses an area of more than 707 square miles and merits the slogan "The Heart of North Carolina." The county is situated between two of the state¹s three largest centers of population and commerce, the Triangle and the Piedmont Triad. The proximity to these two areas continues to promote population growth and keeps the county's economy healthy.

The Town of Pittsboro is the county seat. Pittsboro and Siler City are the largest areas population centers in Chatham County, which is why the county's beautiful rural character is visually dominant. Indeed, agriculture continues to play a very important role in the county's economy. Statistics on agriculture are available through the
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website.

The county is home to Jordan Lake , a regional reservoir, with more than 46,000 acres, and one of the state¹s top recreation areas. Three rivers, the Haw; the Deep; and the Rocky, provide scenic beauty, recreation, and drinking water to the county and surrounding region. The natural beauty of the county belies its diverse mixture of industry, which include lumber and wood products, textiles, brick making, metalworking, and poultry production.

An economic profile of the county can be found at the web site of
North Carolina Department of Economic Development Information System

More info on Chatham County is available at :

Chatham County Chamber of Commerce

Chatham County Travel and Tourism

Chatham County Arts Council