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Town Of Badin
"A French-flavored town at the foot of the Uwharries"
In the Spring of 1913, a French company, L'Aluminium Français, began work on a dam at the narrows of the Yadkin River--it becomes the Pee Dee River a few miles downstream--to provide power for a smelter. A town to house the company's workers was to be built beside the newly-formed lake and named for company president, Adrien Badin.Today, this peaceful village with its picket fences and well-tended gardens, provides a rare look at the characteristics common to many of the state's company towns with the added attraction of its unique French Colonial architecture.
In 1990, the citizens of this town voted to incorporate. On the shores of Badin Lake, the town was planned at the time the aluminum plant was being built in the early 1900's. At one time, the entire development was owned by the Aluminum Co. of America. The homes are now privately owned and the streets are maintained by the State Highway Department and the Town of Badin. Badin and its environs are considered unique, both historically and industrially. In 1984, Badin was certified as a Historic Place. The original Stanly County Country Club clubhouse dates back to when the French Aluminum Reduction Company bought up the Whitney holdings before World War 1. Members of the town governing board elected to two-year, staggered terms.
Badin Public Safety Department
Badin Elementary (K-8)
Badin is also the home town of Star Jones. Jones is co-host of The View, a daytime show currently featuring Meredith Vieira, Joy Behar, Lisa Ling, and Executive Producer Barbara Walters.
36 Falls Road
P.O. Box 707
Badin, NC 28009
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 704-422-5386
The Town of Badin provides 24-hour police protection with the Chief of Police, four full-time and two part-time officers. The Badin Public Safety Department’s jurisdiction includes the area within the town limits and an area that extends out to a one-mile radius of the town.
Badin Public Works Department
36 Falls Road
P.O. Box 707
Badin, NC 28009
Phone: 704-422-3470
47 Henderson St.
Badin, NC 28009
Phone: 704-422-3660
Fax: 704-422-3513
40206 US Hwy 52 N.
New London, NC 28127
Phone:(704) 463-7358
Fax: 704-463-1962
Stanly County Public Library
Badin Branch
62 Pine St
Badin, NC 28009
Phone:(704) 422-3218
Town of Norwood & Lake Tillery Area
Gateway to Lake Tillery"
Norwood is located in southern Stanly County on the shoreline of beautiful Lake Tillery. Indeed, Norwood prides itself on being the "gateway" to Lake Tillery. Unlike most small towns, Norwood is a self-sufficient town of about 2,500 people that has its own water, sewer, police, recreation, and volunteer fire departments. The greater Norwood area contains about 10,000 people. Norwood is described as an "industry friendly" community that contains a variety of manufacturing firms, including Norwood Yam Sales, Michelin Aircraft Tire Corp., Aeroquip, Arrowood, Stanly Fixtures, Roman Knit, and American Lockstitch.
Norwood's main attraction is Lake Tillery. Outdoor recreation is abundant, centered around the beautiful lake with boating, fishing, and other water sports readily available. The lake is surrounded by homes. The newly re-designed Piney Point Golf Club, located near Lake Tillery, is a championship course with a clubhouse and swimming pool. Professional sports and two international airports are about 90 miles away in Charlotte and Greensboro. The downtown shopping area is lighted by attractive turn-of-the-century light posts with well-maintained buildings that house small, privately-owned businesses. The town is historically significant as well, having developed around the rivers in the years following the Revolutionary War. The "Battle of Colson's Ordinary" took place near there in the middle of the war. Some years later, in the late 1780's, three Allen brothers had dreams of making a river port on the peninsula between the Pee Dee River and the Rocky River. It was called Allentown. The arrival of the railroad in 1891 caused the community to flourish and the name was changed to Norwood when the post office was moved to Norwood Brother's Store.
Norwood has been called the best kept secret in North Carolina. We would like to share it with you. Norwood Is the Gateway to Lake Tillery
Lake Tillery
Lake Tillery is one of the Piedmont's best recreational lakes. The fishing and boating are great! Numerous, attractive lake front housing communities provide residents with year-round enjoyment of this popular destination. The northern end of the lake is bounded by Morrow Mountain State Park and the Uwharrie National Forest. It is here that the tranquil Uwharrie River flows into the mighty Yadkin-and the river changes names to the Pee Dee.
Town of Norwood Web Site
116 S Main St
Norwood, NC 28128
Phone: 704-474-3416
Fax: 704-474-4498
Town of Norwood Web site
Police Department
139 N. Main Street
Norwood, NC 28128
Phone: 704-474-3716
Stanly County Public Library
Norwood Branch
207 Pee Dee Ave
Norwood, NC 28128
Phone:(704) 474-3625
Aquadale Elementary (K-5)
11707 NC Hwy 138.
Norwood, NC 28128
Phone: 704-474-3212
Fax: 704-474-7209 Norwood Elementary (K-5)
400 South Main St.
Norwood, NC 28128
Phone: 704-474-3126
Fax: 704-474-5226
South Stanly Middle
12492 Cottonville Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Phone: 704-474-5355
Fax: 704-474-5579
South Stanly High School
40488 South Stanly School Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Phone: 704-474-3155
Fax: 704-474-7436
Town of Midland
Planning Tomorrow's Future Today
Midland, incorporated in the year 2000, is located in southern Cabarrus County in North Carolina. The citizens of Midland are dedicated to preserving the rural quality of life. Through integrity and honesty, Midland's leadership is devoted to the efficient delivery of municipal services, and for the proper planning for the future.
Town of Midland Web Site
4293B Hwy 24-27 East
PO Box 589
Midland, NC 28107
Ph: 704-888-2232
Fax: 704-888-2234
Bethel Elementary
CC Griffin Middle School
Central Cabarrus High School
Additional information can be found on the Cabarrus County school website.
Albemarle
Albemarle is the county seat and largest city covering 15
square miles. Located in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Albemarle is conveniently
located near two of the state's largest cities - Charlotte and Raleigh.
| City of Albemarle
Services
City Hall Annex 157 North Second Street. Albemarle, NC 28009 Albemarle Police Department
Public Utilities Department
Central Elementary (K-5)
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Endy Elementary (K-8)
27670 Betty Road. Albemarle, NC 28001 Phone: 704-982-5193 Fax: 704-982-4059 Millingport Elementary (K-8) 24198 NC Hwy 73 West. Albemarle, NC 28001 Phone: 704-982-2261 Fax: 704-983-1642 North Albemarle (K-5) 1121 Austin St. Albemarle, NC 28001 Phone: 704-982-2614 Fax: 704-982-2616 Albemarle Middle 266 North Third St. Albemarle, NC 28001 Phone: 704-982-5480 Fax: 704-983-2600 Albemarle High 311 Park Ridge Rd. Albemarle, NC 28001 Phone:704-982-3711 Fax: 704-982-9645 |
The County consist of eight other incorporated communities including Badin, Locust, Misenhiemer, New London, Norwood, Oakboro, Richfield and Stanfield.
Total Area: 404.51 square miles
Land Area: 395.26 square miles
Elevation: 505 feet above sea level
Average Rainfall: 48 Inches
Average January Temperature: 40 ° F
Average June Temperature: 78 ° F
Town Of Stanfield
Welcome Home
Stanfield, The town was developed when the Norfolk Southern Railway extended its
lines in 1912, thereby suppressing the growth of the older town of Locust. However,
Highway N.C. 27 and Highway N.C. 200 brought modem transportation to Locust and the
communities now are separate towns with adjoining borders. Stanfield was incorporated
in 1955 and is governed by a Town Council-Mayor form of government elected for two
year terms in a non-partisan election.
| Town
of Stanfield Web Site
Electricity is provided by both Duke Power and Union Electric Telephone service is by Southern Bell Telephone Co. Time Warner Cable. Stanfield Town Hall (704) 888-2386 |
Elementary/Middle School
Stanfield Elementary Stanfield ,NC 28163 Phone:(704)-888-5261 Fax:(704)-888- West Stanly High School 16688 NC Hwy 24-27 Oakboro, NC 28129 Phone:(704) 485-3012 Fax: 704-485-4509 |
City Of Locust
A City With A Soul
The City of Locust was established in western Stanly county in the late 1860s by
German, Scotch Irish and English immigrants. The community was known as the
"Crossroads". Many travelers came through on the way to Cabarrus, Anson, and
Mecklenburg counties.
A central well was dug close to the locust tree to serve the citizens of the
community as well as travelers and their livestock as they were traveling through. As
many as 25 families would do their washing there in a single day, since it was the
only source of water.
In 1869 population in the "Crossroads" community had increased enough to warrant an application for the establishment of a post office. There was a meeting held to decide on a new name and a young girl in the community, Miss Maggie Howell, was present at a meeting to decide a proper name. Maggie happened to look out at a wooded plot where a large locust tree was in full bloom. Beyond the locust tree, plowed fields laid flat and the reddish clay dirt of the Charlotte Road stretched out level. Miss Howell suggested the name "Locust Level". And so it was called until May 29, 1894. The Level was dropped and it was simply called Locust.
Locust still serves as the crossroads to Charlotte, Albemarle, Concord and Monroe. It
is a thriving community and represents opportunity for growth and expansion of
businesses.
| Locust
Town Hall Web Site
704-888-5260 Locust Police Department 113 South Central Avenue Locust, North Carolina 28097 Emergency: 911 Phone: (704) 888-4744 Stanly County Public Library Locust Branch 1016 West Main St Locust, NC 28097 Phone:(704) 888-0103 Hours: Mon thru Thurs - 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fri - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sat - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Locust Elementary (K-8)
103 School Road. Locust, NC 28097 Phone: 704-888-5921 Fax: 704-888-6631 Running Creek (K-8) 18231 Running Creek Ch. Rd. Locust, NC 28097 Phone: 704-485-8030 Fax: 704-485-8060 West Stanly High School 16688 NC Hwy 24-27 Oakboro, NC 28129 Phone:(704) 485-3012 Fax: 704-485-4509 |
Town of Oakboro
A Community steeped in history, traditions, family values, faith & patriotism.
Oakboro is a small town in western Stanly County with a population of approximately 1,200. Nearby communities, usually centered around country churches, bring another 1,000 or more into the greater Oakboro area.
The character of the town is defined by its downtown businesses and institutions and its neighborhoods is a large district park located along a greenway with an amphitheater, a community center, and several ball fields, lighted for evening events. Other smaller community parks are scattered among communities and are maintained by the town. An addition to the park system will be the new Oakboro Railroad Museum. Located near the site of the original depot, this building will be a replica of the first depot and will house memorabilia from the early days of the rail line, a Local Historic District for the downtown area. Many of the buildings in the commercial district date to the early 1920’s and are excellent examples of the type of architecture commonly used in that period.
Another historic building is the Oakboro Presbyterian Church, now owned by the Oakboro Regional Historic Foundation. Restoration of the church is in progress. The Oakboro Branch Library, part of the Stanly County Public Library System, boasts a large circulation for a branch its size. The library offers computers, books-on-disk, and other amenities for patrons as well as hosts a home-school book and craft club. Special events such as author readings are scheduled throughout the year.
The Oakboro Regional Historic Foundation maintains a museum in the downtown area.
Housed in an historic building, the museum features a permanent display of ancient
Native American artifacts unearthed at nearby Ledbetter Ford on Rocky River.
Documented at 10,000 years old, this collection is supplemented with other artifacts
donated by local collectors. The museum offers a view into the past, including the
rural life, people and institutions of bygone days, and rotating exhibits containing
collections and artifacts donated or loaned by residents.
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Town of
Oakboro Web Site
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Oakboro Branch
Oakboro Elementary (K-8)
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