Stokes County, County administrative division in North Carolina, United States.
Located at coordinates 36.41 latitude and -80.23 longitude, Stokes County spans 456 square miles with Danbury serving as its governmental seat.
The county, established in 1789 from Surry County territory, received its name from American Revolutionary War captain John Stokes.
The Sauratown Mountains running through the county shape the regional identity, influencing local activities and development patterns throughout the area.
The county government offices in Danbury provide services through departments including Economic Development, Public Works, and Health for over 44,000 residents.
The Moratock Iron Furnace near Danbury produced materials for the Confederate Army until Union troops destroyed the facility in April 1865.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1789
Capital city: Danbury
Shares border with: Patrick County, Henry County, Rockingham County, Forsyth County, Surry County, Guilford County
Website: https://co.stokes.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 36.41000,-80.23000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:29
Pilot Mountain
23.2 km
Hanging Rock State Park
3.8 km
Pilot Mountain State Park
23.9 km
Belews Lake
21.2 km
Tory's Falls
6.2 km
Window Falls
2.8 km
Lower Cascades
3.5 km
Upper Cascades
3.9 km
Moratock Park
2.8 km
Rock House
11.9 km
Hidden Falls
3 km
Washington Mills-Mayodan Plant
23.7 km
Pine Hall
19.2 km
Walnut Cove Colored School
14.2 km
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
16.7 km
Bank of Pilot Mountain
21.4 km
First Baptist Church
24.2 km
Old Richmond Schoolhouse and Gymnasium
27 km
Danbury Historic District
2.1 km
King Historic District
18.5 km
R. W. George Mill
17.2 km
Alfred Moore Scales Law Office
24.8 km
Matthew Moore House
6.2 km
Stokes County Courthouse
2.1 km
Academy Street Historic District
24.3 km
Hanging Rock State Park Bathhouse
4.2 km
Winston Grand Stadium 18 & IMAX
26.6 km
Jessup's Mill
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