Anson County, County administrative division in North Carolina, United States.
Anson County spans 537 square miles of land in southern North Carolina, containing seven municipalities with Wadesboro serving as the county seat.
The county, established in 1750 from Bladen County territory, received its name from British Admiral George Anson, who acquired land in North Carolina.
The county maintains eleven public schools and connects to South Piedmont Community College, providing educational opportunities for its 22,055 residents.
The Board of Commissioners holds regular meetings at the government center in Wadesboro, offering online services for property taxes and permit applications.
The territory underwent multiple divisions, originally extending to the Mississippi River before being reduced to create Rowan, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, and Union counties.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1750
Capital city: Wadesboro
Website: http://www.co.anson.nc.us
Shares border with: Stanly County, Richmond County, Marlboro County, Chesterfield County, Union County, Montgomery County
Website: http://co.anson.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 34.97000,-80.10000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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