Rowan County is centered in the triangle of North Carolina’s three interstates and offers immediate access to the I-85 and Interstates 77 and 40. Located halfway between the exploding Charlotte Region and the vibrant Piedmont Triad area, Rowan features easy access to three major international airports, 13 regional airports and 2 modern deep-water ports.

The mild climate, plentiful and diverse housing, excellent employment opportunities, strategic location and the perfect blend of urban and rural lifestyle make Rowan County a sought-after destination.

Diversity in the arts, education and recreation provides meaningful enhancement to lives supported by equally diverse corporate and industrial opportunities. Home to several art galleries, theater companies and family parks, Rowan also counts among its residents many large employers and numerous retail establishments The Rowan-Salisbury school system provides contemporary methods with traditional values to enrich each student’s educational process. Rowan County also is home to a wide range of private schools as well as institutions of higher learning.

Rowan offers some of the lowest personal/property taxes and land/construction costs in the Southeast, and maintains a diversified industrial/economic base. The county has a strong pro-business atmosphere and is the birthplace of both the Food Lion grocery store chain and Cheerwine soft drink.

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Local Links of Interest:

Downtown Salisbury, Inc.
Historic Salisbury Foundation
City of Salisbury
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce
Rowan County Convention & Visitors Bureau
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