List of counties in North Carolina List List

| County | FIPS_Code | County_Seat | Created | Origin | Etymology | Population_estimate_2011 | Area_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance County | 001 | Graham | 1849 | Orange County | The Battle of Alamance which was derived from the local Native American word meaning blue clay found in the Great Alamance Creek | 153291 | 435 sq mi , (1,127 km2) |
| Alexander County | 003 | Taylorsville | 1847 | Caldwell County, Iredell County, and Wilkes County | William J. Alexander, member of the legislature and Speaker of the North Carolina House of Commons | 37087 | 263 sq mi , (681 km2) |