This business was started in Oxford in 1984 by Ossie Smith, Sam Royster and others.  The company develops residential subdivisions in the Northern Piedmont area of North Carolina and offers the resulting lots for sale to the general public and building contractors.  Buyers are offered lots with low down payments and long term financing.  In the 20 year history of the company it has developed, sold and financed over 1500 home sites.  Its offices are currently located at 112 New College Street, Oxford, North Carolina with a dedicated staff of 7 to serve its customers.

Tarheel Land Company is a member of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce and North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry.