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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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