Dollar
Impact - Domestic tourism generated an economic impact
of $18.86 million in Person County in 1997. This is a 4.0%
increase over 1996 and compares to a 2.9% increase in the state of
North Carolina.
Jobs
- 220 jobs in Person County are directly attributable to travel and
tourism. Travel generated a $2.9 million payroll in 1997.
Taxes
- State and local tax
revenues from travel to Person County amounted to $1.44 million in
1997. This represents a $46 tax savings to each county resident
Attractions
- Local attractions include reservior/recreation areas at Hyco and
Mayo Lake. Many historic sites are listed in the county and a museum
of history is located in Uptown Roxboro featuring baseball hall of
fame member Enos Slaughter.
County
Facts - Person County has a total of 404.03 square miles.
The county's average temperature is 36 degrees in Januarary and 76
degrees in July. The average rainfall is 44 inches. The
average elevation above sea level is 671 feet.
