Davidson
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
Davidson County, NC at Genforum
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
News related to Davidson County, NC
“davidson county” nc – Google News
School bus head-on crash hospitalizes 10 people in Davidson County – Justice News Flash
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School bus head-on crash hospitalizes 10 people in Davidson County
Justice News Flash A Davidson County school bus crashed head-on into a GMC Envoy, causing a Mazda to rear end the SUV. Lexington, NCâA Davidson County school bus was involved … |
Bus Crash Victim Talks About Accident – My Fox 8
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Bus Crash Victim Talks About Accident
My Fox 8 DAVDSON COUNTY, NC (WGHP) – A man involved in a wreck with a Davidson County school bus on Monday after said he feels blessed to be alive. … |
Triad Woman Petitions For Stricter School Bus Seat Belt Laws – WFMY News 2
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Triad Woman Petitions For Stricter School Bus Seat Belt Laws
WFMY News 2 Greensboro, NC — Monday's bus crash in Davidson County brought back memories for a Ruth Spaulding and a reminder about why she's been fighting a fight for … |
Smart Start to host early childhood educators conference – Lexington Dispatch
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Smart Start to host early childhood educators conference
Lexington Dispatch Smart Start of Davidson County will sponsor its 2010 Early Childhood Professional Educators Conference on Saturday. The fifth annual conference will take … |
Sex offender charged after moving to new address – Lexington Dispatch
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Sex offender charged after moving to new address
Lexington Dispatch He was placed in the Davidson County Detention Center under a $15000 secured bond and will appear in Lexington District Court on April 12. … |
Fire / Police Briefs: Man jailed on charge of sexual assault – Winston-Salem Journal
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Fire / Police Briefs: Man jailed on charge of sexual assault
Winston-Salem Journal LEXINGTON — Ten people, including seven students, were taken to the hospital after a Davidson County school bus collided head-on with an SUV which was then … |
