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Davie County, North CarolinaDavie County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
Etymology - Origin of County Namet was named in honor of William Richardson Davie, a distinguished Revolutionary soldier, a member of the Federal Convention of 1787, Governor of North Carolina, special envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to France, and one of the founders of the University of North Carolina. Demographics:County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts County HistoryDavie was formed in 1836 from Rowan. It was named in honor of William Richardson Davie, a distinguished Revolutionary soldier, a member of the Federal Convention of 1787, Governor of North Carolina, special envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to France, and one of the founders of the University of North Carolina. It is in the central section of the State and is bounded by Davidson, Rowan, Iredell, Yadkin, and Forsyth counties. The present land area is 265.18 square miles and the population in 2000 was 34,835. In 1837 the court was ordered to be held at Mocksville. Mocksville, incorporated in 1839, is the county seat. Neighboring Counties:
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