Stanly County, Administrative county in North Carolina, US
Stanly County encompasses 404 square miles of land and water, featuring protected areas such as Uwharrie National Forest and Morrow Mountain State Park.
The county, established in 1841, was named after John Stanly of New Bern, who represented North Carolina in the United States House of Representatives.
The region evolved from early settlements of Dutch, German, and Scots-Irish immigrants who moved from Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the mid-18th century.
Residents access county services through digital platforms, including GIS mapping, tax payments, and emergency management updates through social media channels.
The county required official spelling legislation in 1971 due to frequent misspellings, despite its namesake having no direct connection to the area.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1841
Capital city: Albemarle
Shares border with: Rowan County, Davidson County, Montgomery County, Anson County, Union County, Cabarrus County, Richmond County
Website: http://co.stanly.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 35.31000,-80.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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