Davidson County Real Estate

 Davidson County

History

Southwest of Guilford County rests Davidson County, approximately 552 square miles with an estimated population of 158,582.  Formed from Rowan County in 1822, Davidson County is named after Brigadier General William Lee Davidson. He was an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1781 at the Battle of Cowan's Ford on the Catawba River. In 1911, a new county called Piedmont County was proposed to be created from Guilford, Davidson and Randolph Counties, with High Point as its county seat. That February state legislature voted down the plan after many people appeared at the Guilford County courthouse opposing the plan.           

Davidson County's history comes alive at the Davidson County Historical Museum, located in the old courthouse, the North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and at sites along the North Carolina Civil War Trail. Davidson County is home to Lexington, the county seat, and Thomasville, home of The Big Chair. It also encompasses Denton, Wallburg, Midway, Tyro and parts of High Point and Winston-Salem.    

Lifestyle

Lexington, the “Barbecue Capital of the World,” hosts the annual Lexington Barbecue Festival during the month of October, bringing in more than 100,000 visitors from all over the southeastern US.    

Davidson County is home to many supporting race fans and the famous Richard Childress, who is also known for his wine. Racing fans will want to include a stop at the Richard Childress Racing Museum and Shops and then possibly for a flight of wine at Childress Vineyards. Wine lovers can also tour and sample other local award winning wines at Native Vines Winery, Weathervane Winery and Junius Lindsay Vineyard.   

Get involved with the Arts and visit their galleries! Davidson County is home to personal galleries of famous NC artists Bob Timberlake, Dempsey Essick, and Mike Helsabeck. Art lovers will also enjoy The Gallery Hall, which showcases the work of over 75 artists from all over NC. Arts United for Davidson County features a free public Art Gallery showing works by local and well-known regional artists. The Thomasville Artisan Center is part of Davidson County Community College'sThomasville Education Center complex, the result of a partnership formed with the City of Thomasville in 2005. The College has a campus in the Uptown Lexington Education Center, located within a few blocks of the Arts Center of Davidson County and the historic Court House.  

If you like minor league baseball, head to Thomasville to se a HiToms game! Picnic under century old trees at Boone's Cave State Park (where legend says an adolescent Daniel Boone hid from Indians) or visit High Rock Lake, which is a favorite destination for water sport enthusiasts and fishermen alike. High Rock Lake, covering 15,180 acres with 365 miles of shoreline, is the second largest lake in North Carolina. It is north of the Uwharrie Lakes and begins at the confluence of the Yadkin River and the South Yadkin River.  High Rock has been the host of the Bassmaster Classic for many years and is the site of many angling competitions. Lexington is just north of the Abbotts Creek section of the lake.  

There is an annual Davidson County Agriculture Fair held in September and every year Thomasville hosts the longest running festival in the state, Everybody's Day Festival. The Southeastern Old Threshers Reunion is held every year at the Denton Farm Park.  

There are many things to do in Davidson County including shopping for your home furnishing needs in the furniture outlets and antique stores. See what’s going on this year!  

Other Info/Resources

Public Schools K-12
Davidson County Community College
Lexington Memorial Hospital 
Thomasville Medical Center
High Point University
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Parks and Recreation
Davidson County Airport
Genealogy and History Resources