Region:Mountain County Seat:Dobson Population:71,2191 Towns & Cities: Arlington, Elkin, Jonesville, Mount Airy
Surry was formed in 1771 from Rowan County. The act became effective April 1, 1771. It is in the north central section of the State and is bounded by the state of Virginia and Stokes, Yadkin, Wilkes and Alleghany counties.2
Surry County is the birthplace of Andy Griffith, one of America's great TV legends. The Andy Griffith Show has fused itself with part of the American identity and become one of our all time favorite series. Many people draw strong connections from the show's town of Mayberry and Mount Airy, NC.
The North Carolina State Flag bears the state colors or red, white and blue.
The Flag bears two dates in its blue field on the left. May 20, 1775 was the year North Carolina signed the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was issued and April 12, 1776 is the date of the Halifax Resolves. North Carolina was the first colony to declare its independence from England well before July 4, 1776.
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