
Welcome to Carthage

A Slice of History
Carthage has been the county seat of Moore County since all the way back in 1784. Originally a town prospering from horse-drawn buggy manufacturing, the town has always benefitted from its central location in proximity to other communities. For information about Carthage, visit http://www.townofcarthage.org/
Have A Look Around
Carthage is made up of picturesque cottages, newly-built homes, and townhomes for families of all sizes. This is a great place to call home, and the variety of housing options is the perfect evidence.
The area is in the attendance districts of Carthage Elementary , New Century Middle and Union Pines High School . For more information about the Moore County Schools, visit https://www.ncmcs.org/
There are also several charter and private schools — The O’Neal School , Moore Montessori , STARS Charter School, Pope John Paul II Catholic School , The Academy of Moore charter school, Sandhills Classical Christian School , and STARS charter school . Moore County is also home to Sandhills Community College, one of the best community colleges in the state.




The Lifestyle
The National Historic District of Carthage absolutely gleams with over 50 buildings and residences. In keeping with its history, this community and the surrounding area exhibits a picture-perfect mixture of terrain and charm that makes Moore County so rich in character.
You'll Love It Here Because...
It’s the perfect balance between bustling community and peace and quiet. While you can find all the community highlights you’d want anywhere else, Carthage comes with it a certain bliss and peace that is impossible to replicate. That’s why we love it here, and you will, too.
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