The town of Hillsborough is the county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States, and is located along the Eno River. [5] . The population was 9,660 as of the 2020 census. [6] Its name was unofficially shortened to "Hillsboro" during the 19th century.

Hillsborough County is made up of four districts and three county-wide districts.

Literacy is a top initiative in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Our district utilizes tools like UFLI, myON, New Worlds Scholarships, and “Paige” the Literacy Bus to promote early childhood literacy.

The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser is an elected official charged with the duty and responsibility to appraise all of the property in the County. This includes real estate and tangible personal property (the equipment, machinery and fixtures) of businesses.

Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a small town with a big history. The town is nestled along the Eno River and features sections of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

The UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus provides integrated, convenient and patient-centered care for our patients in Hillsborough and surrounding area.

Hillsborough is the perfect getaway for a day or weekend trip. Explore history, art, live music, unique shops, and award-winning restaurants.

Hillsborough was founded in 1754 and was first owned, surveyed, and mapped by William Churton (a surveyor for Earl Granville). Originally to be named Orange, it was first named Corbin Town (for Francis Corbin, a member of the governor's council and one of Granville's land agents).