Battleboro is in Edgecombe County, in the Rocky Mount metro area. The community was named for the Battle brothers, railroad investors. Edgecombe is a rural County situated approximately one hour's drive east of Raleigh and two hour's drive inland from North Carolina's beaches. So residents in Battleboro are not far from the capital city or popular beaches. Battleboro offers residents local agritourism, arts and museums, attractions, civil war history, seasonal events, shopping and dining, sports and recreations, and rich history. This is a family friendly community, a great place to raise a family or visit.