The first documented mention of the area was in a written description from 1670 by Dr. John Lederer of the Native American trading paths in what would one day become Orange County. He described the Oenocks or Eno settlement near modern-day Hillsborough and made mention of the area that would one day become Alamance County.
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Tourism
Alamance County is full of interesting and fun places to see and experience. Whether it’s for your education, memories, or entertainment, Alamance County has something for you!
You can learn a lot more about the Alamance County area from the Burlington / Alamance County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Although we are providing links for further information, Alamance
History
Where We’ve Been – A History of Alamance County
Alamance County has a rich history that stretches back to pre-revolutionary times and remains full and active through today.
Special Thanks
We would like to give special thanks to the following for their assistance in developing this history of Alamance County. We are providing web links when appropriate:
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Education
Important to every community, to every person, of every age, education is of primary importance in Alamance County. Home to one of the best school systems in the state, several private K-12 schools, and two colleges, Alamance County provides educational opportunities for everyone who lives here.
We are listing the following schools, including local private schools, as
Doing Business
Alamance County has lots of great business opportunities and a strong labor force to build on. Our attractive tax rate and central location make us a great place for you to build and grow your business.
If you have any questions about doing business in Alamance County, you can click on any of the following links
New to the Area
Moving to any new place can be a challenge. To ease this transition, we’d like to help you find some of the information you need when you move to our area.
Electricity
Depending on where you move to, you may need to contact one of the following companies for electricity service.
Duke Energy Company
800-777-9898
Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation
800-222-3107
Waste Collection
Waste
Communities
Several towns and cities are found in Alamance County. Several of these communities have websites associated with them. Click on the navy blue words to go to these websites.
Burlington
A city of around 50,857 people located in the center of Alamance County. It began life as a stop on the North Carolina Railroad, and has developed
e-Services
We have several services on our website or hosted through other services that are available for you to interact with. These services include: