This county was formed in 1789 out of Surry county, and lies on the Virginia line. The surface is broken and mountainour. Soil fertile There are valuable deposits of iron, lime and coal in this county. Railroads are projected torun through this county, which will help to develop its great natural resources. It has a healthy climate and much water power.
Lands are cheap.
This county was organized in 1770 from Rowan County. It lies in the north western part of the State, on the Virginia line. Area 900 square miles. Yadkin, Fisher's and Ararat rivers and smaller creeks. This county is mountainous but fertile along the valleys and water courses.