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1. pastmaps.com › explore › usOld Historical Maps of Surry County, NC | Pastmaps

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   Journey back in time with 91 historical maps of Surry County, dating from 1889 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Surry County through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Surry_County,_North_CarolinaSurry County, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Surry County is located both within the Piedmont region of central North Carolina and in the Appalachian Mountains region of western North Carolina. Most of the eastern two-thirds of the county lies within the Piedmont, a region of gently rolling hills and valleys.

4. www.oldmapsonline.org › en › Surry_County,_NorthOld maps of Surry County, North Carolina

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   Old maps of Surry County, North Carolina Discover the past of Surry County, North Carolina on historical maps

5. mapcarta.com › 21333942Surry Map - County - North Carolina, United States - Mapcarta

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   Surry County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 71,359. Its county seat is Dobson, and its largest community is Mount Airy. Map. Directions. Satellite.

6. northcarolinahistory.org › encyclopedia › surrySurry County (1771) - North Carolina History

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   One of North Carolina’s most distinct mountain peaks, Pilot Mountain, is located in Surry County. Annexed from Rowan County in 1771, Surry has been an important county to the state of North Carolina, with particular regard to granite production and the historic Andy Griffith Show.

7. www.familysearch.org › search › catalogHistorical map of Surry County, North Carolina - FamilySearch

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   Historical map of Surry County, North Carolina. Format: Cartographic Materials. Language: English. Publication: Jamestown, North Carolina : Custom House, c1977. Physical: 1 map : col. ; 43 x 54 cm.

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   What is Surry NC known for?

   • J. G. Hollingsworth. Southern Historical Press, Inc. (Greenville, S.C. 1935). Annexed from Rowan County in 1771, Surry has been an important county to the state of North Carolina, with particular regard to granite production and the historic Andy Griffith Show.

   Surry County (1771) - North Carolina History

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   Where is Surry County NC located?

   • Its county seat is Dobson, and its largest community is Mount Airy . Surry county comprises the Mount Airy, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Greensboro – Winston-Salem – High Point, NC Combined Statistical Area . The county was formed in 1771 from Rowan County as part of the British Province of North Carolina.

   Surry County, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   How did Surry County get its name?

   • Surry may have received its name from two sources — a county in England or the Indians who lived in the region. The birthplace of William Tryon, the oppressive royal governor of the North Carolina colony, was known as Surrey County in England.

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   What natural attractions are found in Surry County?

   • Several key natural attractions are found within Surry County. These characteristics include rivers, creeks, and one of the most distinguishable mountains in the eastern North Carolina. The Mitchell, Ararat, and Yakin Rivers all pass through the county. Some creeks and smaller estuaries include the Toms, Beaver, Red Hill, and Johnson Creeks.

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9. www.ncpedia.org › geography › surrySurry County | NCpedia

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   Surry County, located at the juncture of the Piedmont and Mountain regions of North Carolina and partially bordering the state of Virginia, was formed in 1771 from Rowan County and was named after either the English County of Surrey (birthplace of royal governor William Tryon) or the Saura (Cheraw) Indians who populated the area.