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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 Public Health Releases State of the County Health Report. Rowan County Public Health is pleased to announce the publication of the 2023 State of the County Health Report (SOTCH), providing a comprehensive overview of the health status and trends within our community. Read on... View All News.
You’ll find Rowan County conveniently centered in the North Carolina Piedmont region. We provide relief from larger metros and offer access to anything you could imagine from outdoor activities to historical attractions, shopping and a great food and beverage scene!
Founded in 1753, Rowan County became an important political and economic center for western North Carolina during the 1800s. Salisbury, the county seat, housed the only Confederate prison in North Carolina during the Civil War, and the Gold Hill community once served as a vital mineral source during North Carolina’s gold rush.
Initially, Rowan County included the entire northwestern sector of North Carolina, with no clear western boundary, but its size was reduced as a number of counties were split off. The first big excision was to create Surry County in 1771.
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.
Welcome to Rowan County. Located in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont, Rowan County is attractively and conveniently nestled between the state's largest city and its Capitol. Home to many of the state's historic sites, including the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer and the North Carolina Confederate Civil War Prison in ...
