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
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Man Charged With Breaking Infant's Leg
WXII12.com DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC — A Davidson County man is responsible for breaking his 45-day-old infant's leg, the Davidson County Sheriff's department said Thursday … Sheriff: Father Arrested After Breaking Infants Leg |
Victim: Friend Robbed Me At Knifepoint - WXII12.com
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Victim: Friend Robbed Me At Knifepoint
WXII12.com DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC — A friendship between two men went sour Wednesday when one of the men robbed the other of $380, Davidson County deputies said Thursday … |
Dead Fish In Triad Creek Causing A Stink And Raising Questions - WFMY News 2
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Dead Fish In Triad Creek Causing A Stink And Raising Questions
WFMY News 2 Davidson County, NC — No one is going to stop you from fishing in Abbott's Creek in Davidson County this weekend, but you might want to take a look at our … |
Cookout Serves As Fundraiser For Cancer - WFMY News 2
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Cookout Serves As Fundraiser For Cancer
WFMY News 2 Lexington, NC - Employees with NewBridge Bank in Lexington teamed up to raise money for Davidson County Cancer Services. Two hot dogs, chips, … |
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Davidson County Reports Swine Flu Case
WXII12.com DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC — On the same day that a death in Guilford County was linked to the H1N1 virus, the Davidson County Health Department received its … First case of swine flu reported in Davidson County Forsyth Co. Confirms First Cases Of H1N1 |
On Exhibit - Winston-Salem Journal
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On Exhibit
Winston-Salem Journal DAVIDSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, Old Courthouse on the Square, 2 S. Main St., Lexington: Through Dec. 31: "Order in the Court," a restored courtroom with … |
