List of North Carolina counties - List of North Carolina counties List of North Carolina counties: Alamance County Albemarle County (abolished 1739) Alexander County Alleghany County Anson County Ashe County Avery County Bath County (abolished 1739) Beaufort County Bertie County Bladen County Brunswick County Buncombe County Burke County Bute County (abolished 1779) Cabarrus County Caldwell County Camden County Carteret County Caswell County Catawba County Chatham County Cherokee County Chowan County Clay County Cleveland County Columbus County Craven County Cumberland County Currituck County Dare County Davidson County Davie County Dobbs County (abolished 1791) Duplin County Durham County Edgecombe County Forsyth County Franklin County Gaston County Gates County Graham County Granville County Greene County Guilford County Halifax County Harnett County Haywood County Henderson County Hertford County Hoke County Hyde County Iredell County Jackson County.
List of cities in North Carolina - List of cities in North Carolina List of incorporated municipalities (cities, towns, and village) in the state of North Carolina: Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 E 6 F 7 G 8 H 9 I 10 J 11 K 12 L 13 M 14 N 15 O 16 P 17 R 18 S 19 T 20 U 21 V 22 W 23 Y 24 Z 25 See also A Aberdeen Ahoskie Alamance Albemarle Alexander Mills Alliance Andrews Angier Ansonville Apex Arapahoe Archdale Arlington Asheboro Askewville Atkinson Atlantic Beach Aulander Aurora Autryville Avon Ayden B Badin Bailey Baskerville Bald Head Island Banner Elk Bath Battleboro Bayboro Beargrass Beaufort Beech Mountain Belhaven Belmont Belville Belwood Benson Bessemer City Bethania [[Bethel, North.
Hyde County, North Carolina - Hyde County, North Carolina Hyde County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 5,826. Its county seat is Swan Quarter6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History The county was formed December 3, 1705, as Wickham Precinct, one of three precincts within Bath County. The name "Wickham" was derived from the manor of "Temple Wycombe" in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, the family home of John Archdale, Governor of North and South Carolina from 1695 to 1696. In 1712 it was renamed Hyde Precinct, for Edward Hyde, Governor of North Carolina from 1711 to 1712. In 1739 Bath County was abolished, and Hyde Precinct became Hyde County..
Gates County, North Carolina - Gates County, North Carolina Gates County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 10,516. Its county seat is Gatesville6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties and Independent Cities 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History The county was formed in 1779 from parts of Chowan County, Hertford County, and Perquimans County. It was named for General Horatio Gates, who had commanded the victorious American forces at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 895 km² (346 mi²). 882 km² (341 mi²) of it is land and 13 km² (5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is.
Graham County, North Carolina - Graham County, North Carolina Graham County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 7,993. Its county seat is Robbinsville6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History The county was formed January 30, 1872, from the northeastern part of Cherokee County. It was named for William A. Graham, United States Senator from North Carolina (1840-1843) and Governor of North Carolina (1845-1849). Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 781 km² (302 mi²). 756 km² (292 mi²) of it is land and 25 km² (10 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.16% water. Townships The county is.
Dobbs County, North Carolina - Dobbs County, North Carolina Dobbs County is a former county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. It was formed in 1758 from Johnston County, though the legislative act that created it did not become effective until April 10, 1759. It was named for Arthur Dobbs, Governor of North Carolina from 1754 to 1765. In 1779 the western part of Dobbs County became Wayne County, and the county seat was moved from its original location on Walnut Creek to the town of Kingston, which was renamed Kinston in 1784. In 1791 Dobbs County was divided into Glasgow County and Lenoir County, and ceased to exist. See also: List of North Carolina counties.
Alleghany County, North Carolina - Alleghany County, North Carolina Alleghany County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 10,677. Its county seat is Sparta6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History The county was formed in 1859 from the eastern part of Ashe County, North Carolina. It was named for the Allegheny River. Numerous boundary adjustments have been made since it was established, but none have resulted in new counties. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 610 km² (236 mi²). 608 km² (235 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.37%.
Bute County, North Carolina - Bute County, North Carolina Bute County is a former county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. It was formed in 1764 from the eastern part of Granville County. It was named for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1762 to 1763. In 1779 Bute County was divided into Franklin County and Warren County, and ceased to exist. See also: List of North Carolina counties.
Cherokee County, North Carolina - Cherokee County, North Carolina Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 24,298. Its county seat is Murphy6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History The county was formed in 1839 from the western part of Macon County. It was named for the Cherokee people, some of whom still live in the area. In 1861 the southeastern part of Cherokee County became Clay County; in 1872 its northeastern part became Graham County. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,209 km² (467 mi²). 1,179 km² (455 mi²) of it is land and 30 km² (11 mi²) of.
Clay County, North Carolina - Clay County, North Carolina Clay County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 8,775. Its county seat is Hayesville6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History The county was formed in 1861 from the southeastern part of Cherokee County. It was named for Henry Clay, famous American statesman, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 571 km² (221 mi²). 556 km² (215 mi²) of it is land and 15 km² (6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is.
Tryon County, North Carolina - Tryon County, North Carolina Tryon County is a former county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. It was formed in 1768 from the part of Mecklenburg County west of the Catawba River, though the legislative act that created it did not become effective until April 10, 1769. It was named for William Tryon, Governor of North Carolina from 1765 to 1771. In 1779 Tryon County was divided into Lincoln County and Rutherford County, and ceased to exist. See also: List of North Carolina counties.
Tyrrell County, North Carolina - Tyrrell County, North Carolina Tyrrell County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 4,149. Its county seat is Columbia6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties 3 Demographics 4 Cities and Towns History The county was formed in 1729 as Tyrrell Precinct of Albemarle County, from parts of Bertie Precinct, Chowan Precinct, Currituck Precinct, and Pasquotank Precinct. It was named for Sir John Tyrrell, one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina. With the abolition of Albemarle County in 1739, all of its constituent precincts became counties. In 1774 the western part of Tyrrell County was combined with part of Halifax County to form Martin County. In 1799 the western third of what.
Wilkes County, North Carolina - Wilkes County, North Carolina Wilkes County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 65,632. Its county seat is Wilkesboro6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History The county was formed in 1777 from parts of Surry County and Washington District (now Washington County, Tennessee). It was named for the English radical John Wilkes. In 1799 the northern and western parts of Wilkes County became Ashe County. In 1841 parts of Wilkes County and Burke County were combined to form Caldwell County. In 1847 another part of Wilkes County was combined with parts of Caldwell County and Iredell County to become Alexander County. In 1849 additional.
North Carolina - North Carolina North Carolina (In Detail) (Full size) State nickname: Tar Heel State Other U.S. States Capital Raleigh Largest City Charlotte Area - Total - Land - Water - % water Ranked 28th 139,509 km² 126,256 km² 13,227 km² 9.5% Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 11th 8,049,313 57.7/km² Admittance into Union - Order - Date 12th November 21, 1789 Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4 Latitude Longitude 34°N to 36°21'N 75°30'W to 84°15'W Width Length Elevation -Highest -Mean -Lowest 240 km 805 km 2,037 meters 215 meters 0 meters ISO 3166-2: US-NC North Carolina is a southern state in the United States. North Carolina was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It is bordered.
Martin County, North Carolina - Martin County, North Carolina Martin County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 25,593. Its county seat is Williamston6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History The county was formed in 1774 from the southeastern part of Halifax County and the western part of Tyrrell County. It was named for Josiah Martin, the last royal governor of North Carolina (1771-1775). Whereas Dobbs County and Tryon County, named for Martin's predecessors Arthur Dobbs and William Tryon, were abolished after American independence, Martin County was neither abolished nor renamed, a fact which has been attributed to the popularity of Alexander Martin, twice governor of the state (1782-1784,.
Madison County, North Carolina - Madison County, North Carolina Madison County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 19,635. Its county seat is Marshall6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History The county was formed in 1851 from parts of Buncombe County and Yancey County. It was named for James Madison, fourth President of the United States (1809-1817). Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,170 km² (452 mi²). 1,164 km² (449 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.48% water. Townships The county is divided into eleven townships, which are both.
Montgomery County, North Carolina - Montgomery County, North Carolina Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 26,822. Its county seat is Troy6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Townships 2.2 Adjacent Counties 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History The county was formed in 1779 from Anson County. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. In 1841 the part of Montgomery County west of the Pee Dee River became Stanly County. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,299 km² (502 mi²). 1,273 km² (492 mi²) of it is land and 26 km² (10 mi²).
List of US counties in alphabetical order - List of US counties in alphabetical order Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 E 6 F 7 G 8 H 9 I 10 J 11 K 12 L 13 M 14 N 15 O 16 P 17 Q 18 R 19 S 20 T 21 U 22 V 23 W 24 Y 25 Z A Abbeville County South Carolina Acadia Parish Louisiana Accomack County Virginia Ada County Idaho Adair County Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma Adams County Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin Addison County Vermont Aiken County South Carolina Aitkin County Minnesota Alachua County Florida Alamance County North Carolina Alameda County California Alamosa County Colorado Albany County New York, Wyoming Albemarle County.
Etymological list of U.S. States - Etymological list of U.S. States This article should be merged with Origin of North American state names. Etymological table of states of the USA State name Origin Derived from Meaning Alabama Choctaw lang. albalmo Cleared-up thicket Alaska Aleut alaxsxaq Great country Arizona Akimel O'odham (Pima) arizuma Tohono O'odham (Papago) aleh-zon, ari-sonac or ali-shonak Small spring Arkansas Sioux akakaze Those going downstream California Spanish Hot oven, after the name of an artificial island from a 17th century novel, The Exploits of Esplandián by García Ordóñez de Montalvo Colorado Spanish Rio Colorado Colored river, presumably referring to the Colorado River Connecticut Pequot Quonehtacut Long tidal river Delaware French via English de la Warre After Lord de la Warre, who in 1610 travelled on the Delaware River Florida.
South Carolina - South Carolina South Carolina (In Detail) (Full size) State nickname: Palmetto State Other U.S. States Capital Columbia Largest City Columbia Area - Total - Land - Water - % water Ranked 40th 82,965 km² 78,051 km² 4,915 km² 6% Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 26th 4,012,012 48/km² Admittance into Union - Order - Date 8th May 23, 1788 Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4 Latitude Longitude 32°4'30"N to 35°12'N 78°0'30"W to 83°20'W Width Length Elevation -Highest -Mean -Lowest 320 km 420 km 1,085 meters 105 meters 0 meters ISO 3166-2: US-SC South Carolina is a southern state in the United States. South Carolina was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. The state is named after.
