Pittsboro, North Carolina was established in 1771 (Historic Pittsboro). Named after William Pitt, Pittsboro was a potential site for the state capitol of North Carolina and the University of North Carolina. Pittsboro’s population is just under four-thousand people and considered one of the fastest growing areas in North Carolina (Historic Pittsboro). With only one high school in the town, it is common for you to have the same teachers as your parents once had. When you are giving directions to places, the starting point is always the courthouse, this is the center of town. Pittsboro is home to the Carolina Tiger Rescue, Fearrington Village, and several famous artists (Historic Pittsboro). While, many residents of Pittsboro work in the research triangle, there are many …show more content…
Friday night football games, deer hunting on Saturdays, and church on Sunday was life in this town. Most of all, Pittsboro was a place that had that indescribable southern charm. It was yes ma’am, no ma’am, and hold the door open for women even if she was far off. One staple of Pittsboro was the rodeo on Friday nights after the baseball game. The Palomino Sports Arena was the place where you could show off your new boots or do a little square dancing. It allowed us to be kids, I suppose. Most people went to a club or movie theater, but we had our own rodeo. It taught you to never disrespect a lady or you might get your teeth knocked out. It was all about what types of boots you