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Rowan County (/ r oʊ ˈ æ n / roh-AN) is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina that was formed in 1753, as part of the British Province of North Carolina. It was originally a vast territory with unlimited western boundaries, but its size was reduced to 524 square miles (1,360 km 2 ) after several counties were formed from Rowan County in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Rowan County. Administration Building. 130 W Innes Street. Salisbury, NC 28144. Search and chat for Rowan County, NC powered by Polimorphic AI. Ask questions and get answers based on sources from Rowan County, NC.
Rowan County, NC BE AN ORIGINAL. Rowan County, North Carolina is the kinda’ country, kinda’ cool you’ve been craving. Just an hour’s drive from Charlotte and the Greensboro and Winston-Salem areas, you’ll find both a quiet countryside filled with wineries and pick-your-own farms, and a bustling downtown Salisbury with breweries, historic trolleys, a thriving arts scene and more.
Rowan County, North Carolina is the kinda’ country, kinda’ cool you’ve been craving. Just an hour’s drive from Charlotte and the Triad you’ll find both a quiet countryside filled with wineries and pick-your-own farms, and a bustling downtown district with breweries, historic trollies, a thriving arts scene, and more.
Tradition runs deep in Rowan County, and we’re proud of our line up of annual events and festivals. From the Cheerwine Festival in Downtown Salisbury and Autumn Jubilee at Dan Nicholas Park, to China Grove Farmers’ Day and the Woodleaf Tomato Festival, Rowan County has endless opportunities to experience original.
Rowan County, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, was formed in 1753 from Anson County and was named for Matthew Rowan, the governor of North Carolina at the time of the county's establishment. Early inhabitants of the area included the Catawba and Saponi Indians, followed by German and Scotch-Irish settlers.
1643 W. Park Rd. Salisbury, NC 28144. By appointment only. The Setzer School in Rowan County offers a window into public school history in North Carolina. Learn More. Saturday and Sunday, April - November 1-4 pm. Michael Braun, an 18th century German immigrant, used his newfound prosperity to create a large piedmont plantation by 1766.
