Middleburg is centrally located, with easy access to Henderson's amenities as well as nearby cities, Raleigh and Durham. This quiet community features affordable homes complemented by a favorable climate and an excellent school system. The Henderson-Middleburg area proudly offers several public schools, a charter school, two private schools and the Vance-Granville Community College, which serves four NC counties. Nearby, top-notch facilities for higher learning include Duke University and North Carolina Central University, both in Durham, with Meredith College, North Carolina State University and Shaw University, located in Raleigh. Additionally, Middleburg resides near the Research Triangle Park, which is a superb resource available to the universities and local businesses entrepreneurs.

Currently, there are 950 businesses thriving in Vance County, with the manufacturing sector providing employment to nearly one third of the entire workforce. Manufactured products include furniture, yarn, pet food, hosiery, glass containers, lumber, metal fabrications, manufactured homes and tobacco processing. Currently, there are four major distribution centers and several smaller ones located in Vance County. Its strategic location, halfway between Florida and New York, provide the ideal marketing situation for manufacturing and distributing the county's products. Many Middleburg residents commute to Henderson, the county seat.

The downtown shopping area in Henderson, the county seat, bears the title of a North Carolina Main Street city. The Henderson-Middleburg area also boasts several listings on the National Register for Historic Places. Listings include the Vance County Courthouse, Pool Rock Plantation and the Henderson Central Business Historic District. B&B's such as the Lamplight Inn, provide visitors a historical setting in which to spend a few nights away.

The gorgeous Kerr Lake lures tourists and residents out into the great outdoors. Built in the 1950's, Kerr Lake's original goal was to aid in regional flood control. It has since grown into one of NC's largest parks and a major tourist attraction to the area. This natural paradise provides an abundance of activities, which include camping, bird watching, skiing, boating and wind surfing. Also widely known for its crappie, catfish, white perch, bass and striper fishing, Kerr Lake creates a haven for area anglers. In addition, Aycock Recreational Complex and Fox Pond Park provide residents access to scenic natural trails, athletic facilities and an outdoor amphitheater.

Middleburg, North Carolina offers a refuge from the fast pace of surrounding cities, while a prosperous economy provides a wealth of career opportunities within a short distance. This serene community welcomes visitors and potential residents to experience all this small town has to offer.

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