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Gaston County, North Carolina

Gaston Location Map North Carolina

Gaston County is in west North Carolina, bordering South Carolina. The Catawba River forms the eastern border of Gaston County. The whole county is just west of Charlotte. Gastonia is the county seat and biggest city with a revitalized downtown.

Crowders Mountain State Park is a rock climber’s paradise. You can see the Charlotte skyline from the top on a clear day. The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is a stunner, especially during the holidays. The Schiele Museum of Natural History is way cooler than you’d expect.

This place has serious textile roots. Old mill towns have found new purpose, becoming trendy spots for living and playing. Belmont Abbey College adds some collegiate flavor. Craft breweries and farm-to-table restaurants are popping up all over.

CategoryDetails
County NameGaston County
County SeatGastonia
PopulationApproximately 240,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesGastonia, Belmont, Mount Holly, Bessemer City
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 85, U.S. Route 74, U.S. Route 321
FIPS Code37-071
Total Area368 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesLincoln County (North), Mecklenburg County (East), York County, South Carolina (South), Cleveland County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.2865° N, 81.1871° W
EtymologyNamed after William Gaston, a United States Congressman
Major LandmarksDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Schiele Museum of Natural History
WebsiteGaston County Website

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