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Gastonia, North
Carolina is the county seat and chief city of Gaston
County. Situated only 24 miles west of Charlotte,
Gastonia forms a triangle along with Salisbury
to create the Greater
Charlotte Metropolitan Area.
Gastonia boasts an ideal location for business, located 10 miles from the Charlotte
International Airport. The Gastonia
Municipal Airport provides local service. Interstate 85 runs directly
through the city, and Interstates 77 and 40 are nearby, with excellent NC
Highways connecting Gastonia to them. The Norfolk
Southern Railroad also runs through the city.
Gastonia’s chief employers include Caromont
Health Care, Curtiss-Wright
Controls, Freightliner,
Parkdale Mills, Stabilus
and Wix Filters. Census
2000 recorded Gastonia’s population at 66,277, showing a 17% increase in
the last decade. The total area is just over 46 square miles. A number of housing
choices exist, from lovely older homes in Gastonia’s historic
district to brand new construction in modern
subdivisions.
Gastonia, NC serves as the cultural center for Gaston County. Found here is
the United Arts Council,
which provides numerous grants and educational programs for the community. The Gaston
School of Arts and Gaston Dance Theater receive funding from the council.
The Schiele Museum of
Natural History provides fascinating insights into the natural world, and
houses a large planetarium.
Gastonia residents enjoy the many parks
and recreation areas scattered through out the city. Almost 600 acres of
green spaces for walking trails and athletic fields attract health-minded
citizens, along with a number of fine golf
courses.
Gastonia parents have various options for schooling their children. Gaston
County boasts an excellent public educational
system system, and Gastonia is home to a number of private schools,
including the Highland
School of Technology. North Carolina named Gaston County schools “Schools
of Excellence and Distinction”. For higher education, Gastonia students have
24 colleges
and universities within a 40-mile radius.
Gastonia,
North Carolina looks forward
to a prosperous and rewarding future. The Charlotte Metro area continues to grow
each year, and the fortunes of Gastonia citizens grow with it.
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