Anson
The county was formed in 1750 from Bladen County. It was named for George Anson, Baron Anson, a British admiral, who circumnavigated the globe from 1740 to 1744, and later became First Lord of the Admiralty.
Like its parent county Bladen, Anson County was originally a vast territory with indefinite northern and western boundaries. Reductions in its extent began in 1753, when the northern part of it became Rowan County. In 1762 the western part of Anson County became Mecklenburg County. In 1779 the northern part of what remained of Anson County became Montgomery County, and the part east of the Pee Dee River became Richmond County. Finally, in 1842 the western part of Anson County was combined with the southeastern part of Mecklenburg County to become Union County. Source Wikipedia
Anson County Historical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 732
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Anson County Courthouse
114 N. Greene Street, Room 30
County Courthouse
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription
1790 Federal Census - Fayette district transcription
1860 Federal Census Index - First and Last name, age and township
Cemeteries
USGS listing of Anson County Cemeteries
Query Forums
Cities and towns of Anson County:
Ansonville
Fountain Hill
Lilesville
Morven
Peachland
Polkton
Wadesboro (County Seat)
White Store
News related to Anson County, NC
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ALE Cites 12 Store Clerks in July - istockAnalyst.com
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ALE Cites 12 Store Clerks in July
istockAnalyst.com, OR - In July, eight ALE agents from the Charlotte office checked 101 stores in the three counties and Anson County, which had one violation. … |
Video: Police: 4-Month Old Puppy Suffers After Juveniles Beat Him Up - WSOCtv.com
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Video: Police: 4-Month Old Puppy Suffers After Juveniles Beat Him Up
WSOCtv.com, NC - The puppy is at the Homeward Bound Humane Society in Anson County. Volunteers said donations are needed in order to cover medical bills for the puppy. … |
Union News - Charlotte Observer
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Union News
Charlotte Observer, NC - Information: 704-283-7402 for Union County, 704-694-3514 for Anson County, or log on to www.unioncountyredcross.org. Stallings will host its first Public … |
Sports Calendar - Winston-Salem Journal
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Sports Calendar
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - 30-mile, 50-mile, 70-miles rides; 8 am registration, race 9 am $25 per cyclist, $20 before Oct. 19. Contact Anson County Chamber of Commerce 704-694-4181 or … |
