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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. [2] Its county seat is Dobson, [3] and its largest community is Mount Airy.
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.
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.
May 17, 2024 · Located in the Piedmont region, Surry County, North Carolina, entertains visitors with all kinds of fun activities. The county features attractions ranging from vineyards and orchards to delicious restaurants and antique stores and is just a short drive from Greensboro and Winston-Salem.
- Etymology - Origin of Surry County Name
- Surry County History
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It was named in honor of the county of Surrey in England, birthplace of then Governor William Tryon.
Surry was formed in 1771 from Rowan. The act became effective April 1, 1771. It was named in honor of the county of Surrey in England, birthplace of then Governor William Tryon. It is in the north central section of the State and is bounded by the state of Virginia and Stokes, Yadkin, Wilkes and Alleghany counties. The present land area is 536.52 s...
As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 536 square miles (1,390 km2), of which 532 square miles (1,380 km2) is land and 4.1 square miles (11 km2) (0.8%) is water. The whole county is generally considered part of the Piedmont Triad metropolitan area. Surry County is located in the Yadkin Valley AVA, an American Viticultural ...
Surry County is divided into three local school systems: Surry County Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, and Elkin City Schools.
About. Surry County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,673 and a population density of 53 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,683 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dobson.
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Surry County was formed from Rowan County in 1771. This was while North Carolina was still a British colony. An Act to form Surry County was proposed to the colonial General Assembly in December of 1770 by Martin Armstrong, Anthony Hampton, and James Dunne.
