Semora, North Carolina

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Semora, North Carolina
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Semora
Location within the state of North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°29′55″N79°08′56″W / 36.49861°N 79.14889°W / 36.49861; -79.14889 Coordinates: 36°29′55″N79°08′56″W / 36.49861°N 79.14889°W / 36.49861; -79.14889
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Caswell and Person
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
27343

Semora is an unincorporated community in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. It lies just northwest of Hyco Lake and has some presence in Person County. Semora is home to one of the oldest churches in North Carolina, the Red House Presbyterian Church. [1]

Neighboring North Carolina communities and municipalities include: Yanceyville, Milton, Roxboro, Leasburg, and Blanch. Alton, Virginia is a neighbor to the north.

The population was 1,716 at the 2010 census.

In addition to the Red House Presbyterian Church, Wildwood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [2]

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References

  1. Red House Presbyterian Church
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.