Anson County
Founded in 1750
Anson County Fun Facts
Anson County is in the Piedmont region. The county founded its name after a man called George Anson. George Anson circumnavigated the globe from 1740-1744. Anson rhymes with expansion. Expansion leads to economic and social growth. Economic and Social growth leads to happy citizens. Happy citizens leads to an amazing county. Boom.
Natural Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
Pee Dee National Wildlife Reserve, Wadesboro City Park, Ansonia Theatre and Arts Council, and Rotary Planetarium and Science Center are all great places to visit in Anson County!
Bordering Counties
North- Stanly Northeast- Montgomery East- Richmond
Southeast- Marlboro South- Chesterfield Southwest- Lancaster West- Union Northwest- Stanly
Political Affiliations
Wadesboro is the County seat. There are six members of the town council, and 7 members of the Board of Commisioners. There is no town or city manager.
We are Anson County!
"A great place to call home."
Email: info@co.anson.nc.us
Website: http://www.co.anson.nc.us/
Phone: (704)994-3201