Caldwell County, Western county in North Carolina
Caldwell County spans 474 square miles across three geographic regions: the Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont country, and the Brushy Mountains.
The county formed in 1841 from Burke County and received its name from Joseph Caldwell, the first president of the University of North Carolina.
The Wilson Creek area in the western section of the county provides multiple outdoor activities, supporting local recreational traditions.
The county seat of Lenoir centralizes government services, with direct access to major transportation routes through US Highway 321.
A Google data center operates in Lenoir, representing significant technological infrastructure investment in this North Carolina region.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1841
Capital city: Lenoir
Shares border with: Watauga County, Wilkes County, Alexander County, Catawba County, Burke County, Avery County
Website: http://co.caldwell.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 35.95000,-81.55000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
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