ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA
Asheboro,
North
Carolina, settled in approximately 1740, originated
with German,
English
and Irish
explorers. The name “Asheboro” honors Samuel
Ashe, who was the NC Governor from 1795-1798. In
1996, the Asheboro community, officially founded on
Christmas day in 1796, sponsored a yearlong bicentennial
celebration to commemorate its founding.
Greensboro
and High
Point are a pleasant 30-minute drive from Asheboro.
In addition, the cities of Chapel
Hill, Charlotte,
Durham,
Raleigh
and Winston-Salem
are all no more than 90-minutes outside of Asheboro.
Access to the area is convenient through Interstates 40
and 85 via US 220 and US 64. According to the 2000
Census data, Asheboro had a population of 21,672
residents.
Characterized by nearly 16-miles of lush green
forests and rolling hills, Asheboro, NC offers its
residents an enviable way of life. The area has a
refreshingly moderate climate with four beautifully
distinct seasons. Winters are mild, compared to the more
mountainous NC
regions and spring is a veritable masterpiece of nature.
Summers are balmy and warm, while fall reveals a
kaleidoscope of colors that inspire vacationers to visit
every year. In addition to the inviting setting,
residents have a vibrant cultural scene, a thriving
business district, safe neighborhoods and excellent
schools at the primary and secondary level. Asheboro is
home to Randolph
Community College, the county’s only higher
learning institution. Numerous additional colleges and
universities are within a short drive of Asheboro.
Asheboro, North Carolina is the seat and center of
commerce for Randolph
County. What began as a conglomeration of mills
along the banks of the Deep
and Uwharrie
rivers, transformed into a prosperous town with a wealth
of opportunities for manufacturing employment. Several
of Randolph County’s top employers operate from
Asheboro, NC. These include Klaussner
Furniture Industries , Randolph
County Schools and Randolph
Hospital. Asheboro also benefits from its location
in the prestigious Piedmont
Triad region, where six counties share business
resources meant to enhance the area.
Asheboro and the entire Randolph County, NC area
provide a wide variety of unique opportunities for
entertainment and recreation. Asheboro is home to the North
Carolina Zoo, which is the country’s largest
walk-through natural-habitat zoo. The Uwharrie
National Forest has numerous archeological sites,
hiking trails and natural habitats sure to please the
nature enthusiast. The area has unique shops, such as Seagrove
Pottery Centers, several golf
courses and a myriad of dining establishments
serving local and national favorites. Asheboro. NC also
hosts the Asheboro
Copperheads baseball team.
Asheboro,
North
Carolina remains a rural, tight-knit community with
an unassuming presence. Access to the Piedmont Triad
cities of Greensboro,
High
Point and Winston-Salem
affords the convenience of modern amenities without the
hassles of a large urban area. Residents enjoy the
serenity of a slower paced way of life, while visitors
to the area take advantage of the respite from the
hustle and bustle of city dwelling.
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