Place:Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, United States

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Name
Rockingham
Alternate names
Richmond Court House     (Family History Library Catalog)
Type
City
Coordinates
34.939°N 79.761°W
Located in
Richmond, North Carolina, United States

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source: Family History Library Catalog
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Rockingham is a city in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,672 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Richmond County. Rockingham is the home of North Carolina Speedway, which was a staple of the NASCAR schedule for nearly 40 years, before the race was discontinued in 2004. It is also the hometown of American Idol (Season 5) finalist Bucky Covington.

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