Asheboro, County seat in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
Asheboro sits at an elevation of 255 meters in central North Carolina, surrounded by the forested Uwharrie Mountains and Piedmont Triad region.
The city, established on December 25, 1796, transformed from a small courthouse village into an industrial center after railroad connections arrived in 1889.
The Sunset Theatre presents performances throughout the year, while the nearby Seagrove potters colony maintains traditional ceramic craftsmanship.
The North Carolina Zoo, located near the city, draws visitors to explore natural habitats and wildlife through extensive walking paths.
Manufacturing facilities in Asheboro produce diverse items including hosiery, batteries, wires, and wood products for regional distribution.
Location: Randolph County
Inception: December 25, 1796
Elevation above the sea: 255 m
Website: http://ci.asheboro.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 35.71528,-79.81306
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
North Carolina Zoo
10.5 km
Pisgah Covered Bridge
20.6 km
The Big Chair
30.6 km
North Carolina Aviation Museum
10.3 km
Hagan Stone Park
27.5 km
Sunset Theater
1.1 km
Oakdale Cotton Mill Village
31.4 km
Mitchell House
31.1 km
Church Street School
31.6 km
Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot
30.5 km
Thomasville Public Library
30.5 km
Wilson Kindley Farm and Kindley Mine
14.7 km
Smith Clinic
30.5 km
Tabernacle Methodist Protestant Church and Cemetery
29.7 km
Marley House
23.9 km
Liberty Historic District
26.8 km
Randolph County Courthouse
1 km
Moses Hammond House
26.5 km
Coleridge Historic District
19.6 km
Siler City Commercial Historic District
31.6 km
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church South
11.9 km
Denton Farmpark
27.4 km
Mount Ebal Methodist Protestant Church
25.1 km
T. Austin and Ernestine L. Finch House
30.5 km
Randleman Graded School
11.5 km
Guilford County Office and Court Building
31.7 km
Franklinville Historic District
14.7 km
Randolph Street Historic District
30.3 kmReviews
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