Davidson County Genealogy
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The county was formed in 1822 from Rowan County. It was named after William Lee Davidson, an American Revolutionary War general killed at Cowan’s Ford on the Catawba River in 1781.
One of the two major styles of North Carolina barbecue originated in Lexington, the county seat. Therefore, many Lexington-style barbecue restaurants are found throughout the county. Some include Lexington BBQ (“Honeymonk’s”), The BBQ Center, Jimmy’s, Whitley’s, Smokey Joe’s, Backcountry, Speedy’s, Smiley’s, Tarheel Q, Stamey’s, John Wayne’s BBQ, Kerley’s, Welcome BBQ, and Cook’s.
The county seat of Davidson County is Lexington. Davidson County is divided into the following townships: Abbotts Creek, Alleghany, Arcadia, Boone, Conrad Hill, Cotton Grove, Emmons, Hampton, Healing Spring, Jackson Hill, Lexington, Midway, Reedy Creek, Silver Hill, Thomasville, Tyro, and Yadkin College. Davidson County is also part of the Yadkin Valley Wine Region.
Lexington hosts a yearly Barbecue (BBQ) festival in October of each year. Also the Southeastern Old Threshers reunion is held yearly in the Denton Farmpark and Everybody’s Day Festival is held in Thomasville. Boone’s Cave Park, Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookie Factory, Denton Farm Park, the North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Davidson County Historical Museum, the Richard Childress Racing Museum and Childress Vineyards are all points of interest in Davidson County. Also, there is a big chair located in downtown Thomasville that is a symbol of the world-recognized furniture industry of this area. High Rock Lake is located in Davidson county and is the 2nd largest lake in North Carolina. Davidson County was home to Wilmer “Vinegar Blend” Mizell former professional baseball player and Congressman.
Genealogical Society of Davidson County
P.O. Box 1665
Lexington, NC 27293-1665
Davidson County Courthouse
PO Box 1067
County Courthouse
Lexington, NC 27293
Census
1830 Federal Census Index This is more of an index than anything else, it gives last name, first name and page number.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Davidson County
Query Forums
Davidson County, NC Query Forum
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Cities and towns of Davidson County:
Arcadia
Arnold
Churchland
Cid
Cotton Grove
Denton
Enterprise
Erwin Heights
Feezor
Gordontown
Handy
Hannersville
Healing Springs
Hedrick Grove
High Rock
Holly Grove
Jacksons Creek
Lex
Lexington (County Seat)
Linwood
New Hope Academy
Newsom
Petersville
Reeds Cross Roads
Reedy Creek
Silver Valley
South Lexington
Southmont
Thomasville
Tyro
Wallburg
Welcome
Yadkin
Yadkin College
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Family finds missing dog at Davidson County Animal Shelter – myfox8.com
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Family finds missing dog at Davidson County Animal Shelter
myfox8.com DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C.âLast week, the Everhart's three-year-old German Shepherd Short-Hair Pointer, Jack, ran away while playing in their year. After searching for him throughout the week, the family decided to go to the Davidson County Animal Shelter … |
Fatal crash reported on Highway 47 in Davidson County – myfox8.com
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Fatal crash reported on Highway 47 in Davidson County
myfox8.com DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. â Highway Patrol Troopers say a man was killed Sunday in a weather-related wreck on Highway 47 in Davidson County. A spokeswoman with the State Highway Patrol says a 2003 Ford pickup truck was headed west on the … Man charged in fatal accident on NC 47 Man killed in weather-related accident |
No charges to be filed in accidental shooting of Davidson County 10-year-old – myfox8.com
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No charges to be filed in accidental shooting of Davidson County 10-year-old
myfox8.com The sheriff said deputies have reviewed the case with representatives from the Davidson County District Attorney's Office and do not believe charges are warranted. The man's name will not be released, the sheriff said. Read more at The Lexington … |
10-year-old shot in Davidson County – myfox8.com
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10-year-old shot in Davidson County
myfox8.com 10-year-old shot in Davidson County. Posted on: 5:00 pm, April 26, 2013, by Chad Tucker, updated on: 10:22pm, April 26, 2013. DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C.â10-year-old Zack Reno was shot in Davidson County while playing outside Friday afternoon. |
Three goats stolen from Davidson County family – myfox8.com
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Three goats stolen from Davidson County family
myfox8.com DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C.â A Davidson County family is trying to figure out why someone would steal their goats. The Marcantel's say their three goats and feeding bins were stolen sometime Saturday night or early Sunday morning this past weekend. |
Road Trip: Davidson County â Boone’s Cave – myfox8.com
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Road Trip: Davidson County â Boone's Cave
myfox8.com DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C.â Whether you enjoy walking, hiking or kayaking you don't have to go very farâor pay a lot of moneyâto enjoy it all! Bob Buckley takes us on a road trip to Boone's Cave in Davidson County and shows us why the legendary cave is … |
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