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Rowan County

Rowan County was formed in 1753 from the northern part of Anson County. It was named for Matthew Rowan, acting governor of North Carolina from 1753 to 1754.

Originally, Rowan County was a vast territory with an indefinite western boundary. Reductions in its extent began in 1770, when the eastern part of it was combined with the western part of Orange County to become Guilford County, North Carolina. In 1771 the northeastern part of what remained of Rowan County became Surry County. In 1777 the western part of Rowan County became Burke County. In 1788 the western part of the now much smaller Rowan County became Iredell County. In 1822 the eastern part of the still shrinking county became Davidson County. Finally, in 1836 the part of Rowan County north of the South Yadkin River became Davie County. The "250 Fest" celebrating the 250th anniversary of Rowan County occurred in 2003.

Adjacent counties

    Davie County, North Carolina - north

    Davidson County, North Carolina - northeast

    Stanly County, North Carolina - southeast

    Cabarrus County, North Carolina - south

    Iredell County, North Carolina - west

Cities and Towns

    China Grove

    Cleveland

    East Spencer

    Enochville

    Faith

    Granite Quarry

    Kannapolis

    Landis

    Rockwell

    Salisbury

    Spencer

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