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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.
Matthews is a town in southeastern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Charlotte. The population was 27,198 according to the 2010 census.
Meadowview is a neighborhood of Sacramento, California located in the southernmost region of the city.
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.
Union Cross is an unincorporated community in southeastern Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. Parts of the community have been annexed by Kernersville and Winston-Salem as a result of the area's large population growth and the construction of the new Dell plant. The community holds Union Cross Traditional Academy, as well as Glenn High School.
Bassett High School is a comprehensive public high school in Bassett, Virginia, USA. The school currently enrolls about 1,100 students in grades 9–12. It is one of two public high schools operated by Henry County Schools.
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.
Lowgap is an unincorporated community in the Franklin Township of Surry County, North Carolina, United States. Originally settled by the Galyean and Edwards families, Lowgap is named for the "low gap" the community is settled in among the Blue Ridge Mountains. The community is located at an elevation of 1,440 feet. Landmarks near the center of the community include the community post office, the community library housed in the former Lowgap School, fire department, and area churches. Locally owned businesses such as L&H Enterprises, and Bottomley Enterprises employ many of the citizens who reside here. North Carolina Highway 89, also known as West Pine Street, serves as the main thoroughfare in the community.
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.
Copeland is an unincorporated community in the Rockford Township of Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
Level Cross is an unincorporated community located 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.
Woodville in an unincorporated community located in the Westfield Township of northeast Surry County, North Carolina, United States, near Big Creek. The main thoroughfare through the community is North Carolina Highway 89.
Slate Mountain is an unincorporated community located in northeast Surry County, North Carolina, United States between the Ararat River and Archies Creek. The community of Slate Mountain is named for the nearby summit of Slate Mountain which has an elevation 1,966 feet.
Sheltontown is an unincorporated community located along North Carolina Highway 89 in northeast Surry County, North Carolina, United States, near the city of Mount Airy, just east of Bannertown. The community generally lies between Rutledge Creek and the Ararat River.
Franklin is an unincorporated community in the Mount Airy Township of Surry County, North Carolina, United States, on the outskirts of the city of Mount Airy. The community is located on South Franklin Road just south of Toast. Area landmarks include Franklin Elementary School and Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.
Ash Hill is an unincorporated community in the Eldora Township of Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The community is generally on the opposite side of the Ararat River from the community of Ararat and is roughly centered on Ararat Road between Eldora Road and Little Mountain Church Road. A school named Ash Hill was formerly located here.
Boones Hill is a small unincorporated community in the Mount Airy Township of northern Surry County, North Carolina, United States, on the outskirts of the city of Mount Airy near Bannertown. The community is centered on the intersection of Business U.S. Highway 52 and U.S. Highway 52 Bypass south of Bannertown. Local lore is that Daniel Boone camped on this hill.
Pine Hill is an unincorporated community in the Eldora Township of Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The community is centered on the intersection of Eldora Road/Quaker Church Road and North Carolina Highway 268. Prominent landmarks in the community include the Pine Hill Friends Meeting and cemetery.
Forbush Township is one of twelve townships in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States. The township had a population of 3,695 according to the 2000 census.
