Gaston County, Administrative county in North Carolina, United States.
Gaston County encompasses 363 square miles of land in the southern Piedmont region, containing multiple municipalities including its seat of Gastonia.
The county was established in 1846 from Lincoln County territory and named after William Gaston, a notable North Carolina Representative.
The early settlement patterns included Scots Irish, Pennsylvania Dutch, and English communities who developed agricultural and industrial practices in the region.
Interstate 85 and US Route 321 provide transportation connections throughout the county, linking residential areas with commercial and industrial zones.
Three cotton mills established between 1845 and 1848 positioned Gaston County as a leading national center for cotton production and spindle operations.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: December 21, 1846
Capital city: Gastonia
Shares border with: Lincoln County, York County, Mecklenburg County, Cleveland County
Website: http://gastongov.com
GPS coordinates: 35.30000,-81.18000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:24
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