Lenoir, County seat in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States
Located at 356 meters elevation in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir extends across diverse landscapes with residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Founded in 1841, Lenoir was named after Revolutionary War general William Lenoir, whose historic residence Fort Defiance remains preserved in the region.
The National Register of Historic Places includes multiple Lenoir landmarks, such as Fort Defiance, Caldwell County Courthouse, and the Downtown Historic District.
The intersection of U.S. Highways 64 and 321 provides direct access to Lenoir, connecting visitors to regional attractions and neighboring mountain communities.
The furniture manufacturing heritage of Lenoir transformed into a technology sector hub, with modern data centers replacing traditional industrial facilities.
Location: Caldwell County
Elevation above the sea: 356 m
Website: http://www.cityoflenoir.com/
Website: http://cityoflenoir.com
GPS coordinates: 35.90833,-81.53000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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Valdese Elementary School
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Lenoir Downtown Historic District
1.1 km
Green Park Historic District
1.1 km
Hunting Creek Railroad Bridge
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Little Chestnut Mountain
22.5 km
Jean-Pierre Auguste Dalmas House
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Lenoir Grammar School
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Mary's Grove
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Riverside
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Avery Avenue School
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Mariah's Chapel
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Jacob Forney Jr. House
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Caldwell County Courthouse
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