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Rowan County, North
Carolina nestles in the rolling hills of the Central Piedmont
Region. Sheltered from inclement weather by the Blue
Ridge Mountains that loom to the west, Rowan County enjoys a moderate
climate and lush natural beauty.
Southern hospitality runs strong in Rowan County. This mostly rural region
made up of small, quaint towns delights in the many tourists that explore the
historic area. Its strategic location along the Interstate 85 corridor provides
quick access to Rowan County. Situated halfway between the dynamic city of Charlotte
and the bustling Greensboro
Triad Region, Rowan County offers a refreshing break from the hectic pace of
North Carolina's rapid
growth.
Rowan County
reported its population as 130,340 during the 2000
Census. The 2004 estimate was 134,000, showing 3% growth. The only major
cities include Kannapolis,
which is partially in Cabarrus
County, and the county seat of Salisbury.
Kannapolis holds 40,000 residents and Salisbury just under 27,000. In Rowan
County’s early history, Salisbury served as the chief trade and transportation
center. Once the largest city in western NC, Salisbury stood as the last point
of civilization for pioneers heading west. This charming city contains 10
separate historic districts,
The towns of Landis
and China Grove
contain just fewer than 4,000 residents. China Grove, named for its stands of
Chinaberry trees, was a stagecoach stop before the American
Revolution. Today it hosts the annual Farmer's
Day celebration, honoring Rowan County’s agricultural traditions. Granite
Quarry and Rockwell
hold approximately 2,000 citizens. Spencer
and East
Spencer (population 5,000) grew up as railroad towns. The North
Carolina Transportation Museum stands on Spencer’s revitalized Main
Street, a must-see for railroad buffs. The tiny town of Faith,
(population 600), hosts the weeklong extravaganza Fourth
of July Celebration, one of North Carolina’s largest festivals.
Rowan County’s top employers include Freightliner,
Food Lion, the Rowan
Regional Medical Center and Invista.
Rowan County is home to both large and small corporations, attracting new firms
in each year. It boasts low operating costs and low cost of living, and a
hard-working, reliable workforce. Students receive quality education
from the Rowan County school system and private schools. Catawba
College, Livingstone
College and the Rowan-Carrabus
Community College provide higher learning.
Rowan County is a nature lover’s wonderland. The county has set aside
numerous parks and preserves, such as the Eagle
Point Nature Preserve, the Rowan
Nature and Learning Center, and the Dan
Sloan Park, which contains the Miner
Moose Gem Mines. A plethora of historic attractions
continuously draw visitors, including the Salisbury
Confederate Prison, numerous revolutionary war, civil war and
African-American walking tours, and the Salisbury
National Cemetery.
Rowan County,
North Carolina preserves its colorful past with care, while looking towards a
bright future. Citizens rest assured of future growth here, as Rowan County
attracts people seeking an outstanding quality of life, low cost of living,
natural beauty and Southern hospitality.
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