Rowan County, North Carolina
Established in 1753 from the upper part of Anson County, Rowan began as a vast territory with no fixed western boundary before other counties were carved from it. Its seat, Salisbury, is the oldest continuously populated European-American town in western North Carolina, and the county is home to Catawba College, Livingstone College and the North Carolina Transportation Museum at the former Southern Railway Spencer Shops.
- Businesses listed
- 5,178
- Population (2020)
- 146,875
- County seat
- Salisbury
- Formed
- 1753
Landmarks & institutions
- North Carolina Transportation Museum (Spencer)
- Catawba College (Salisbury)
- Livingstone College (Salisbury)
- Salisbury National Cemetery
- High Rock Lake
Named for matthew Rowan, acting governor of colonial North Carolina (1753–1754).
Towns
5,178 businesses · showing 4,201–4,224
Packing Supply Store · Salisbury
615 Industrial Ave
Social or Community Service · Salisbury
1630 Statesville Blvd Suite b
Industrial Equipment Manufacturer · Rockwell
850 Gold Hill Ave
Museum · Spencer
Doctors Office · Salisbury
Political Organization · Salisbury
300 W Liberty St
Travel Service · China Grove
Surfing · Kannapolis