Rich in history and steeped in tradition, Tarboro was incorporated in 1760 and is one of North Carolina's oldest towns. Through the centuries, progressive leadership has led to growth and prosperity, and today, Tarboro thrives as an All-America City with a strong, viable economic base. Our major industries include food processing, plastics, fertilizer, textiles, and communications.

As the county seat of Edgecombe County, Tarboro is also the center of one of North Carolina's finest agricultural areas, producing tobacco, cotton, peanuts, and corn.