Stokes County, North Carolina
Stokes County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 44,520 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Danbury.[2]
| Stokes County, North Carolina | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1789 |
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| Seat | Danbury |
| Largest community | King |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
453.15 sq mi (1,174 km²) 449.36 sq mi (1,164 km²) 6.79 sq mi (18 km²), 1.50 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.co.stokes.nc.us | |
| Named for: John Stokes | |
Stokes County, North Carolina Media
Ruins of the Rock House, c. 1770, built by Capt. Jack Martin, Revolutionary War soldier and pioneer
The Sauratown Mountains cut through Stokes County which is otherwise gently rolling piedmont hills. The Blue Ridge Mountains in the background lie to the west of Stokes County.
Map of Stokes County with municipal and township labels
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Stokes County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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