Rowan
Rowan County was formed in 1753 from part of Anson County and was named for Michael Rowan. Michael Rowan was governor of North Carolina in 1753-1754. Rowan county has given portions of it’s land to Orange, Guilford, Surry, Burke, Iredell, Davidson, and Davie Counties. Among the famous residents of Salisbury: Andrew Jackson, Elizabeth Dole.
The county seat of Rowan County is Salisbury. The Yadkin River currently marks the Eastern limit of the county.
The Genealogical Society of Rowan County
P.O. Box 4305
Salisbury, NC 28145-4305
The Historic Society of China Grove
P.O. Box 4305
Salisbury, NC 28145-4305
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Coates files for re-election to NC House – Salisbury Post
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Coates files for re-election to NC House
Salisbury Post Coates is seeking her sixth term in the NC House of Representatives. She represents about half of Rowan County in House District 77. … Steen files for re-election |
Warren files to challenge Coates – Salisbury Post
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Warren files to challenge Coates
Salisbury Post For the Rowan County Republican Party, Warren is a precinct chair, the 12th district delegate to the NC County Chairman's Association and a delegate to the … |
Body shop stays busy after storms – Salisbury Post
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Body shop stays busy after storms
Salisbury Post The last weekend of January, close to 7 inches of snow fell across Rowan County. As a result, the NC Highway Patrol responded to better than 80 accidents, … |
Council supports grant, Intimidators – Salisbury Post
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Council supports grant, Intimidators
Salisbury Post The city currently shares ownership of the baseball stadium with Rowan County. That arrangement has caused problems for years and the city has discussed … |
Editorial: What’s value of these trees? – Salisbury Post
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Editorial: What's value of these trees?
Salisbury Post There are patches of woods you could clear-cut in Rowan County, and residents probably wouldn't raise an eyebrow as long as the saws didn't crank up at the … |
Annexation Law and Reform 2010 Conference set for March – Examiner.com
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Annexation Law and Reform 2010 Conference set for March
Examiner.com Tina Hall, a Rowan county commissioner will discuss the resolution passed by the County Board and the way many County Commissioners feel about their role in … |



































