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
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Primary elections filing begins in Davidson County – Lexington Dispatch
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Primary elections filing begins in Davidson County
Lexington Dispatch Ruth Huneycutt (left), director of the Davidson County Board of Elections, helps Rayne Brown, a Republican candidate for the NC House District 81, … |
Candidate Filing For Elections Begins Monday – WFMY News 2
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Candidate Filing For Elections Begins Monday
WFMY News 2 For example, the annual salary for a member of the NC Senate is $20659. In Davidson County, an already public battle for Sheriff has begun between current … |
Hokies down Tigers; A&T, UNCC triumph – Winston-Salem Journal
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Hokies down Tigers; A&T, UNCC triumph
Winston-Salem Journal Davidson County CC 93, Oxford (Ky.) College 69: Eric Potts led Davidson County Community College with 18 points, and Robbie Rives finished with 17 points, … |
Library uses technology to leverage assets – Lexington Dispatch
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Library uses technology to leverage assets
Lexington Dispatch … NC LIVE online library while the other, NC Card, will open the catalogs of libraries across the state to those who have a Davidson County library card. … |
Man seeks to restart AARP chapter – Lexington Dispatch
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Man seeks to restart AARP chapter
Lexington Dispatch A Davidson County man is trying to revitalize the dormant local chapter of the AARP. A meeting will be held at 10 am Feb. … |
Davidson County Library among first to join NC Card program – Lexington Dispatch
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Davidson County Library among first to join NC Card program
Lexington Dispatch The Davidson County Public Library is poised to be among the first systems participating in a new state program allowing libraries to … |
