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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. Its county seat is Dobson, and its largest community is Mount Airy.
Mountain Park is an unincorporated community located in the Bryan Township of western Surry County, North Carolina. The community's unique name is derived from its "mountain location in a park-like setting." Notable old-time musician and luthier Johnny Gentry is from Mountain Park. The most notable event is the annual Mountain Park Independence Day Celebration that is hosted by the Mountain Park Ruritan Club, which attracts between 1,000-3,000 annually.
Rockford is an unincorporated community and former town in southern Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
Fairview Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. Historically, the community was known earliest as Alberty.
Zephyr in an unincorporated community in western Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The community is centered on the intersection of Zephyr-Mountain Park Road and Poplar Springs Road/Zephyr Road and lies between the Mitchell River and Little Creek. Prominent landmarks in the center of the community include Gum Orchard Baptist Church and the Zephyr Cemetery.
Dobson Township is one of fifteen townships in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The township had a population of 8,367 according to the 2020 census.
Thurmond is an unincorporated community in north eastern Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States, along the border with Surry County.
Westfield in an unincorporated community in Surry and Stokes counties in North Carolina, United States. The community itself is located almost entirely within Surry County, with a small portion extending east into Stokes County. The majority of Westfield's Zip Code Tabulation Area is located within Stokes County.
Stony Knoll is an unincorporated community in the Rockford Township of Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
Shoals is an unincorporated community in the Shoals Township of Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
Mulberry is an unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina. The center of the community is roughly the intersection of Mulberry Church Road and Poplar Springs Road. Located on Mulberry Church Road is Mulberry Primitive Church and cemetery, the oldest church in the community and the origin of the community's name.
Salem Fork is an unincorporated community in central Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The community is centered on the junction of Zephyr Road and Interstate 77. Prominent landmarks in the community include Salem Fork Baptist Church and Salem Fork Church of Christ. A growing commercial area is developing in the center of the community, including hotels and planned shops. This is due to the increased traffic volume from the interstate to the nearby Shelton Vineyards attraction and the expansion of some municipal services from the nearby town of Dobson.
Union Cross is an unincorporated community in the Dobson Township of central Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The community is roughly centered on the intersection of Dobbins Mill Road and Twin Oaks Road. Prominent landmarks include Union Cross Baptist Church, Union Cross Baptist Church cemetery, the Dockery Family Cemetery, and a local Ruritan club. The land for the Union Cross Ruritan Club was donated to the community for this purpose by Mrs. Minnie Shinault Dockery, widow of T. Alvin Dockery, a prominent local farmer and owner of the local general store. This Community is served by the Jot-Um-Down Volunteer Fire Department, which was founded in 1980.
Turkey Ford is an unincorporated community in central Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The community is roughly centered on the intersection of Turkey Ford and Turkey Ford Church Roads and is generally situated between the town of Dobson and the community of Blackwater. Prominent landmarks include Turkey Ford Baptist Church.
Oak Grove is an unincorporated community in northern Surry County, North Carolina, United States, located near Bottom.
Ladonia is an unincorporated community located in the Franklin Township of northwest Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The community generally lies on the Fisher River and is centered on the intersection of Blevins Store Road and Ladonia Church Road. Area landmarks include Ladonia Baptist Church, M & M Signs and Awnings, and the nearby Raven Knob Scout Reservation.
Poplar Springs is an unincorporated community in southwestern Surry County, North Carolina, United States, situated on Springs Road between the town of Elkin and the community of Mulberry. Prominent landmarks include Poplar Springs Baptist Church and cemetery. The community is serviced by State Road Volunteer Fire Department, founded in 1960. Also located in the area is Cedar Brook Country Club, popular for golf, tennis, and swimming for area citizens. Businesses in the area include: Poplar Springs Grocery and Service, Tracy's Garage, Elk Electric Motors, L & A Emergency Equipment, Inc., Watson Metals, and Pine Log Company.
Albion is an unincorporated community in the Westfield Township of northeastern Surry County, North Carolina, United States. Prominent landmarks in the community include Albion Missionary Baptist Church and Albion Community Church.
Jenkinstown is an unincorporated community in southern Surry County, North Carolina, United States, located between Fairview and Crutchfield, which is sometimes known as Yokum. The community is along Jenkinstown Road near U.S. Route 601. Prominent landmarks include Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Crooked Oak is an unincorporated community in the Stewarts Creek Township of northern Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The community is centered on the intersection of Old Lowgap Road and Pine Ridge Road. Prominent landmarks in the community include Zion Hill Primitive Baptist Church and cemetery.
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Hope, Surry County, North Carolina
