Rowan County, Administrative county in North Carolina, US.
Rowan County is an administrative county in North Carolina with Salisbury serving as its governmental center. The county comprises a mix of rural areas and organized municipal infrastructure.
The county was established in 1753 from the northern portion of Anson County and named after Matthew Rowan, who served as acting governor. This founding event established the administrative foundations that continue today.
The Waterworks Visual Arts Center showcases exhibitions featuring works from artists around the world, while the Piedmont Players stage theatrical performances year-round. These institutions shape the artistic life of the region and draw people from surrounding communities to cultural events.
The Salisbury Farmers Market operates regularly, offering fresh produce and locally-made goods to residents throughout the county and nearby areas. It serves as a practical place to find regional products and support local producers.
The first European presence in the area dates to Juan Pardo's 1567 expedition, during which explorers encountered a female leader named Guatari Mico. This early encounter reveals the complex settlement history that preceded the county's official formation by nearly two centuries.
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High Rock Lake
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North Carolina Transportation Museum
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Salisbury National Cemetery
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Cooleemee
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Salisbury High School
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Lexington Memorial Hospital
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Hambley-Wallace House
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Michael Braun House
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Back Creek Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
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Salisbury Historic District
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McNeely-Strachan House
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Dr. William Rainey Holt House
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J. C. Price High School
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31.4 kmBringle Ferry Bridge
26.5 kmThird Creek Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
20 kmBeck's Reformed Church Cemetery
29.7 kmFarmville Plantation
24.8 km
Yadkin River Veterans Memorial Bridge
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John Steele House
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