Area and Location
Davidson County is located in the Piedmont Triad Area of North Carolina. Davidson County has a total area of 567 square miles and is bordered by Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph and Rowan Counties. The estimated population in 2008 was 158,166. The county is divided into seventeen townships: Abbotts Creek, Alleghany, Arcadia, Boone, Conrad Hill, Cotton Grove, Emmons, Hampton, Healing Springs, Jackson Hill, Lexington, Midway, Reedy Creek, Silver Hill, Thomasville, Tyro and Yadkin College.
The incorporated towns in Davidson County are Denton, Lexington, Midway, Thomasville and Wallburg. Soon after its formation from Rowan County in 1822, Lexington became the county seat. Throughout Lexington’s history, the city has relied on its strength as a manufacturing hub for furniture and agriculture. Davidson County has adapted to the changing employment conditions caused by its outsourcing of furniture manufacturing by embracing other avenues for revenue for the county such as racing motor sports, viticulture and tourism.
Landmarks
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Attractions
When you visit the town of Lexington stroll down Main Street and visit over 190 retail, service and professional business and community resources. The square at the corner of Main and Center features the Davidson County Historical Museum located in the old courthouse. Other places to see in the county are the Richard Childress Racing Museum for NASCAR enthusiasts, Denton Farm Park, Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookie Factory, Childress Vineyards and Winery, Bob Timberlake Gallery, and the Dempsey Essick Gallery.
High Rock Lake
High Rock Lake is located 9 miles south of Lexington on Route 8 and features 365 miles of shoreline dotted with weekend cottages and permanent homes. The lake offers boating, swimming, skiing and fishing. In the past few years, the BASS Masters Classic, the world’s most prestigious fishing tournament was held here.
