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Rutherford County, North Carolina
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Location in the state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location in the USA
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Founded	1779
Seat	Rutherfordton
Area - Total - Land - Water	1,466 km² (566 mi²) sq mi ( km²) 5 km² (2 mi²), 0.31%
Population - (2000) - Density	62,899 43/km²
Website: www.rutherfordcountync.gov

Rutherford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 62,899. Its county seat is Rutherfordton ⁶. Image File history File links Map_of_North_Carolina_highlighting_Rutherford_County. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area Ranked 28th - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 kmÂ²) - Width 150 miles (240 km) - Length 560[1] miles (901 km) - % water 9. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_NC.svgâ€Ž File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): North Carolina ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Rutherfordton is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas Politics Portal A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area Ranked 28th - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 kmÂ²) - Width 150 miles (240 km) - Length 560[1] miles (901 km) - % water 9. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Rutherfordton is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

1 History
2 Law and government
3 Geography
- 3.1 Townships
- 3.2 Adjacent Counties
4 Demographics
5 Cities and towns
6 External links

History

The county was formed in 1779 from the western part of the former Tryon County. It was named for Griffith Rutherford, leader of an expedition against the Cherokee in 1776 and a general in the American Revolutionary War. 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Tryon County is a former county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Griffith Rutherford (born c. ... For other uses, see Cherokee (disambiguation). ... Year 1776 (MDCCLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... This article is about military actions only. ...

In 1791 parts of Rutherford County and Burke County were combined to form Buncombe County. In 1841 parts of Rutherford County and Lincoln County were combined to form Cleveland County. In 1842 additional parts of Rutherford County and Burke County were combined to form McDowell County. Finally, in 1855 parts of Rutherford County and Henderson County were combined to form Polk County. 1791 (MDCCXCI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 11-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Burke County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Buncombe County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Cleveland County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1842 Seat Marion Area - Total - Water 1,156 kmÂ² (446 miÂ²) 12 kmÂ² (5 miÂ²) 1. ... Year 1855 (MDCCCLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ...

Law and government

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,466 km² (566 mi²). 1,461 km² (564 mi²) of it is land and 5 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.31%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

Townships

The county is divided into fourteen townships: Camp Creek, Chimney Rock, Colfax, Cool Springs, Duncans Creek, Gilkey, Golden Valley, Green Hill, High Shoals, Logan Store, Morgan, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Sulphur Springs, and Union. A township in the United States refers to a small geographic area, ranging in size from 6 to 54 square miles (15. ...

Adjacent Counties

McDowell County, North Carolina - north
Burke County, North Carolina - north-northeast
Cleveland County, North Carolina - east
Cherokee County, South Carolina - south-southeast
Spartanburg County, South Carolina - south-southwest
Polk County, North Carolina - southwest
Henderson County, North Carolina - west
Buncombe County, North Carolina - northwest

Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1842 Seat Marion Area - Total - Water 1,156 kmÂ² (446 miÂ²) 12 kmÂ² (5 miÂ²) 1. ... Burke County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Cleveland County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Cherokee County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Spartanburg County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Buncombe County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ...

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 62,899 people, 25,191 households, and 17,935 families residing in the county. The population density was 43/km² (112/mi²). There were 29,535 housing units at an average density of 20/km² (52/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.79% White, 11.23% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 25,191 households out of which 30.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were married couples living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.90. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,122, and the median income for a family was $37,787. Males had a median income of $28,890 versus $21,489 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,270. About 10.40% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.30% of those under age 18 and 13.80% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cities and towns

Map of Rutherford County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Bostic is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ... Chimney Rock is a village located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ... Ellenboro is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina in the United States of America. ... Forest City is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ... Lake Lure is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ... Ruth is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ... Rutherfordton is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. ... Spindale is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ...

External links

Rutherford County official website

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Larger Cities	Asheville \| Charlotte \| Durham \| Fayetteville \| Gastonia \| Greensboro \| Greenville \| High Point \| Jacksonville \| Raleigh \| Wilmington \| Winston‑Salem List of incorporated municipalities (cities, towns, and village) in the United States state of North Carolina: Municipalities in North Carolina larger than 5,000 in population (according to the 2000 U.S. Census): Charlotte - 558,549 Raleigh - 281,915 Greensboro - 224,035 Durham - 201,726 Winston-Salem - 185,779 Fayetteville... Not to be confused with Ashville. ... â€œCharlotteâ€ redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in North Carolina Country United States State North Carolina County Durham County Government - Mayor Bill Bell Area - City 94. ... Cross Creek Linear Park Fayetteville is a city located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. ... Gastonia is a city in Gaston County in North Carolina, a state in the southeastern United States of America. ... Greensboro Skyline Greensboro redirects here. ... Nickname: Pro Town USA Location of Greenville shown within North Carolina Coordinates: Country United States State North Carolina County Pitt County Settled 1771 Founded 1774 (Martinsborough) Founded 1786 (Greenville) Mayor Don Parrott Area - City 68 kmÂ² (26. ... Nickname: Location in Guilford County and the state of North Carolina Country United States State North Carolina Counties Guilford, Randolph, Davidson, Forsyth Government - Mayor Rebecca Smothers Area - City 95. ... Nickname: Location of Jacksonville within North Carolina Coordinates: , Country United States State North Carolina County Onslow County Founded 1757 Incorporated 1842 Government - Mayor Jan B. Slagle Area - City 45. ... For other uses of this name, see Raleigh. ... Wilmington is a city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. ... Nickname: Motto: Youre Something Special in Winston-Salem Location in North Carolina Coordinates: , Country State Counties Forsyth County Founded Incorporated 1766 (Salem) 1849 (Winston) 1913 Government - Mayor Allen Joines (D) Area - City 132. ...
Smaller Cities	Albemarle \| Asheboro \| Burlington \| Concord \| Eden \| Elizabeth City \| Goldsboro \| Graham \| Havelock \| Henderson \| Hendersonville \| Hickory \| Kannapolis \| Kings Mountain \| Kinston \| Laurinburg \| Lenoir \| Lexington \| Lumberton \| Monroe \| Morganton \| New Bern \| Newton \| Reidsville \| Roanoke Rapids \| Rocky Mount \| Salisbury \| Sanford \| Shelby \| Statesville \| Thomasville \| Wilson List of incorporated municipalities (cities, towns, and village) in the United States state of North Carolina: Municipalities in North Carolina larger than 5,000 in population (according to the 2000 U.S. Census): Charlotte - 558,549 Raleigh - 281,915 Greensboro - 224,035 Durham - 201,726 Winston-Salem - 185,779 Fayetteville... The old train depot, now used as a farmers market, in Albemarle. ... Asheboro is a city in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States. ... Nickname: Motto: Ill Tell The World Location of Burlington within North Carolina Coordinates: Country United States State North Carolina County Alamance County Founded 1857 (Company Shops) Founded 1886 (Burlington) Incorporated February 14, 1893 Government - Mayor Stephen M. Ross Area - City 21. ... Concord is a city located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, a suburb of Charlotte. ... Eden is a city in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States. ... Nickname: Location in Pasquotank and Camden counties in the state of North Carolina Coordinates: Country United States State North Carolina Counties Pasquotank and Camden Government - Mayor Rev. ... Location in North Carolina Coordinates: , Founded / Incorporated 1787 / 1847 Government - Mayor Alfonzo Al King Area - City 64. ... Graham is a city located in Alamance County, North Carolina. ... Havelock is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. ... Henderson is a city located in Vance County, North Carolina. ... Hendersonville is a city in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA, 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Asheville. ... Nickname: HKY, 828, Hicktown, Furniture Capitol of the World Location in the U.S. state of North Carolina Coordinates: Country United States State North Carolina County Catawba County, North Carolina - Mayor G. Rudy Wright, Jr. ... The Kannapolis logo contains a Colonial Williamsburg architectural style cupola. ... Kings Mountain is a city located in North Carolina. ... Website: http://www. ... Laurinburg is a mid-sized city in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States, that consists of a Wal-Mart, Golden Corral and a few other fast food resturaunts. ... Lenoir is a city located in Caldwell County, North Carolina. ... Lexington is the county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. ... Lumberton is a city located in Robeson County, North Carolina. ... Monroe is a city in Union County, North Carolina, United States. ... Coordinates: County Burke County Founded 1777 Incorporated 1784 Government - Mayor Mel L. Cohen Area - City 47 kmÂ² (19. ... New Bern is a town in Craven County, North Carolina with a population of 23,128 as of the 2000 census. ... Newton is a city located in Catawba County, North Carolina. ... Reidsville is a city located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. ... Roanoke Rapids is a city located in Halifax County, North Carolina. ... Nickname: Location of Rocky Mount within North Carolina Coordinates: , Country United States U.S. state North Carolina County(s) Edgecombe, Nash Founded Circa March 22, 1816 Incorporated February 28, 1867 Government - Mayor Frederick E. Turnage Area - City 35. ... Image:Dtsalisbury1. ... Sanford is a city in Lee County, North Carolina, United States. ... Shelby is a city in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. ... Statesville is a city in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. ... Thomasville is a city in Davidson County, North Carolina, USA. The population was 19,788 at the 2000 census. ... Wilson is a city in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States. ...
Towns	Apex \| Boone \| Carrboro \| Cary \| Chapel Hill \| Cornelius \| Garner \| Hope Mills \| Huntersville \| Indian Trail \| Kernersville \| Matthews \| Mint Hill \| Mooresville \| Morehead City \| Smithfield \| Southern Pines \| Tarboro \| Wake Forest Apex is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, a suburb of Raleigh. ... Boone is a town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. ... City nickname: The Paris of the Piedmont Incorporated 1911 County Orange County Mayor Mark Chilton Aldermen Joal Hall Broun (mayor pro tem) Dan Coleman Jacquelyn Gist Randee Haven-ODonnell John Herrera Alex Zaffron Town Manager Steven E. Stewart Area - Total - Water 11. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Nickname: Location in North Carolina Coordinates: , Country United States State North Carolina Counties Orange, Durham, and Chatham Founded 1793 Government - Mayor Kevin C. Foy Area - City 19. ... Cornelius is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. ... Garner is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. ... Hope Mills is a town located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. ... Huntersville is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. ... Indian Trail is a town located in Union County, North Carolina. ... Kernersville is a town located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Matthews is a town located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and a suburb of the city of Charlotte. ... Mint Hill is a town located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. ... Mooresville is a town in Iredell County, North Carolina, U.S.A. The population was 18,823 at the 2000 census. ... Morehead City is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. ... Smithfield is a town located in Johnston County, North Carolina. ... Southern Pines is a town located in Moore County, North Carolina. ... Historic Downtown Tarboro, NC Tarboro is a town located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. ... Wake Forest is a town located in Wake County, North Carolina, a suburb of Raleigh. ...
Counties	Alamance \| Alexander \| Alleghany \| Anson \| Ashe \| Avery \| Beaufort \| Bertie \| Bladen \| Brunswick \| Buncombe \| Burke \| Cabarrus \| Caldwell \| Camden \| Carteret \| Caswell \| Catawba \| Chatham \| Cherokee \| Chowan \| Clay \| Cleveland \| Columbus \| Craven \| Cumberland \| Currituck \| Dare \| Davidson \| Davie \| Duplin \| Durham \| Edgecombe \| Forsyth \| Franklin \| Gaston \| Gates \| Graham \| Granville \| Greene \| Guilford \| Halifax \| Harnett \| Haywood \| Henderson \| Hertford \| Hoke \| Hyde \| Iredell \| Jackson \| Johnston \| Jones \| Lee \| Lenoir \| Lincoln \| Macon \| Madison \| Martin \| McDowell \| Mecklenburg \| Mitchell \| Montgomery \| Moore \| Nash \| New Hanover \| Northampton \| Onslow \| Orange \| Pamlico \| Pasquotank \| Pender \| Perquimans \| Person \| Pitt \| Polk \| Randolph \| Richmond \| Robeson \| Rockingham \| Rowan \| Rutherford \| Sampson \| Scotland \| Stanly \| Stokes \| Surry \| Swain \| Transylvania \| Tyrrell \| Union \| Vance \| Wake \| Warren \| Washington \| Watauga \| Wayne \| Wilkes \| Wilson \| Yadkin \| Yancey List of North Carolina counties: Alamance County Alexander County Alleghany County Anson County Ashe County Avery County Beaufort County Bertie County Bladen County Brunswick County Buncombe County Burke County Cabarrus County Caldwell County Camden County Carteret County Caswell County Catawba County Chatham County Cherokee County Chowan County Clay County Cleveland... Alamance County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Alexander County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Alleghany County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Anson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Ashe County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Avery County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1712 Seat Washington Area - Total - Water 2,483 kmÂ² (959 miÂ²) 339 kmÂ² (131 miÂ²) 13. ... Bertie is the name of a very sweet breed of dog, a boxedor. ... Bladen County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Brunswick County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Buncombe County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Burke County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... For the Spanish financier, see FranÃ§ois Cabarrus. ... Caldwell County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Carteret County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Caswell County Courthouse - 2005 Caswell County redirects here. ... Catawba County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Chatham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Chowan County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Cleveland County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Columbus County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Craven County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Cumberland County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Currituck County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Dare County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Davidson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Davie County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Duplin County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Durham County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Edgecombe County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Forsyth County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Gaston County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Gates County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Graham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Granville County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Greene County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Halifax County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Harnett County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Haywood County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Hertford County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Hoke County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Hyde County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1788 Seat Statesville Area - Total - Water 1,546 kmÂ² (597 miÂ²) 56 kmÂ² (21 miÂ²) 3. ... Jackson County is a county located in the southwest of the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Johnston County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Jones County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Lee County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Lenoir County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Macon County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Madison County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Martin County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1842 Seat Marion Area - Total - Water 1,156 kmÂ² (446 miÂ²) 12 kmÂ² (5 miÂ²) 1. ... Mecklenburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Mitchell County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... }}}}}} Location in the state of {{{state}}} Formed 1779 Seat Troy Area - Total - Water 1,299 kmÂ² (502 miÂ²) 26 kmÂ² (10 miÂ²) 2. ... Moore County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Nash County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1729 Seat Wilmington Area - Total - Water 849 kmÂ² (328 miÂ²) 334 kmÂ² (129 miÂ²) 39. ... Northampton County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Onslow County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Pamlico County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Pasquotank County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Pender County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Perquimans County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Person County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Pitt County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... 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v • d • e Municipalities and communities of
Rutherford County, North Carolina
County seat: Rutherfordton

Towns and Villages

Bostic | Chimney Rock | Ellenboro | Forest City | Lake Lure | Ruth | Rutherfordton | Spindale Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area Ranked 28th - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 kmÂ²) - Width 150 miles (240 km) - Length 560[1] miles (901 km) - % water 9. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Rutherfordton is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... Bostic is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ... Chimney Rock is a village located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ... Ellenboro is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina in the United States of America. ... Forest City is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ... Lake Lure is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ... Ruth is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ... Rutherfordton is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. ... Spindale is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ...

Coordinates: 35°24′N 81°55′W / 35.40, -81.92 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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Rutherford County, North Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (511 words)
	The county was formed in 1779 from the western part of the former Tryon County.
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	In the county the population is spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who are 65 years of age or older.

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: North Carolina (3228 words)
	It is bounded on the north by Virginia, east and south-east by the Atlantic Ocean, south by South Carolina and Georgia, and west and north-west by Tennessee.
	The climate is generally equable, and North Carolina produces nearly all the crops grown in the United States with the exception of sub-tropical cane and fruits.
	North Carolina was originally inhabited by various tribes of Indians, the three principal ones being the Tuscaroras in the east, the Catawbas in the centre, and the Cherokees in the west.

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