North Carolina Counties

Randolph County is located in central North Carolina. North Carolina Zoo is here and is the world’s largest natural habitat zoo.

Situated in the Sandhills region of south-central North Carolina, Richmond County is unique. The county has deep roots in stock car racing.

Robeson County stretches across southeastern North Carolina, along the South Carolina border. This county is home to the Lumbee Tribe.

Rivers, lakes, and rolling hills define the landscape of Rockingham County. It’s located in north-central North Carolina.

History comes alive in Rowan County, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Salisbury is the county seat in the central area.

Rutherford County sits in the western part of North Carolina, right at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s a place with deep roots.

Sampson County is in the coastal plain of southeastern North Carolina. It’s one of the largest counties in the state by land area.

Scotland County is in the southern part of North Carolina, right on the South Carolina border. It’s named after the country of Scotland.

Stanly County is right in the heart of North Carolina. The Uwharrie Mountains run through it, some of the oldest mountains in North America.

Stokes County is in northwest North Carolina, bordering Virginia. It’s where the Sauratown Mountains rise up from the Piedmont.

Surry County is in the northwestern corner of North Carolina, bordering Virginia. This region has rolling hills and winding roads.

Swain County is tucked away in the mountains of western North Carolina. It’s home to part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Transylvania County is high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. It’s known as the “Land of Waterfalls”.

Tyrrell County hugs the coast in northeastern North Carolina. The county is mostly wetlands and forests. Columbia is the county seat.

Union County sits just southeast of Charlotte. It’s one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina. Monroe is the county seat.