Alexander County, Administrative county in western North Carolina, US
Alexander County extends across 263 square miles of land with the Brushy Mountains dominating the northern skyline and Hickory Knob reaching 2,560 feet.
The North Carolina General Assembly established Alexander County in 1847 through two acts, naming it after William Julius Alexander, a Speaker of the House of Commons.
The population of Alexander County reflects diverse backgrounds, with farmers of Scots-Irish and German descent forming the initial settlement groups in the region.
The county provides multiple online services for residents, including tax payments, waste disposal sites, and access to digital records through their administrative systems.
The Catawba River forms the southern border of Alexander County, while the Alexander Railroad has operated from Taylorsville since 1946.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1847
Capital city: Taylorsville
Website: http://www.co.alexander.nc.us
Shares border with: Wilkes County, Iredell County, Catawba County, Caldwell County
Website: http://co.alexander.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 35.92000,-81.18000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:53
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