Gaston County
Gaston County is located in the South-Central Piedmont section of North Carolina. On it’s east border is the Catawba River and Mecklenburg County, towards the west is Cleveland County, on the north is Lincoln County and the south is bordered by York County, South Carolina. Gaston was formed from a lower portion of Lincoln County in 1846.
The County has a temperate climate characterized by moderate temperature variations and moderate humidity. The average temperature is about 60° ranging from an average winter temperature of 43° to a summer average of 78°. The average annual precipitation is 44 inches, and the average relative humidity is 54 percent. The Catawba River with its South Fork provide the major natural drainage for the area.
Gaston County offers a diverse selection of housing. Residents can choose among historical neighborhoods, golf course developments, lake communities, apart- ments, condominiums and rural housing developments. The area has one of the lowest cost-of-living in the Southeast as well as having housing costs that are below the national average.
The Gaston County public school system is the sixth largest in the State with an enrollment of more than 32,000 students. It is a consolidated system which assures the
Town Land Area
Belmont
same quality education for all students both urban and rural. The school system includes special programs, which are available for excep- tional students as well as for the handicapped and the learning disabled.
Brace yourself for the ultimate in exhilaration! Golfing, bicycling, hiking, boating, camping and so much more await you if you’re looking for outdoor recreation. Recruit your family, your friends or your co-workers and enjoy that special event or just a great day of fun in Gaston County.
Give in to that urge to indulge in one of your favorite pasttimes with a shop-a-thon at one of our fabulous shopping centers, antique and specialty shops, outlets or other retail businesses. After shopping discover an array of eating establishements with tantalizing offerings to satisfy even the most discriminating palate. Look no further than Gaston County - even the finicky eaters will relish in our family-friendly fare!
Just a short drive west of Charlotte, the stress, congestion and pressure of the city give way to a simpler way of life. In short, Gaston County is loaded with activity, entertain- ment, and history in every direction and manages to hang onto much of its traditional charm and Southern hospitality. Come and see for yourself what all Gaston County has to offer!
8.52 square miles
Cramerton 3.83 square miles Lowell
CHERRYVILLE
2.69 square miles
McAdenville 1.49 square miles Mount Holly 8.50 square miles Stanley
DELLVIEW
2.27 square miles
------------------------------------------------------ Total County 364 square miles
Gaston County Links
Gaston County
www.co.gaston.nc.us
website
Gaston County
Department of Tourism
www.visitgaston.org
Gaston County Economic Development Commission
www.gaston.org
KINGS MTN.
YORK COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA
www.montcrossareachamber.com
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CLEVELAND COUNTY
BESSEMER CITY
GASTONIA DALLAS
SPENCER MTN.
RANLO
MOUNT HOLLY
McADENVILLE LOWELL BELMONT CRAMERTON
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
LINCOLN COUNTY
HIGH
SHOALS STANLEY
Mountain Island Lake
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