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The county was formed in 1771 as part of the British Province of North Carolina. It was named for the county of Surrey in England, birthplace of William Tryon, Governor of North Carolina from 1765 to 1771.
Surry County is apparently home to the fictitious community of Mayberry from "The Andy Griffith Show", which aired from 1960 through 1967. Andy Griffith reportedly used many things from his hometown in his tv town. Now guests can experience what it was like living in Mayberry by visiting the Andy Griffith Museum, stopping by Andy's homeplace, getting a trim at Floyd's barbershop, taking a ride in a replica Mayberry Squad Car, or even grabbing a bite to eat at Snappy Lunch. Every year in September the city holds the "Mayberry Days" celebration, where fans can come and enjoy the town together.
For a complete list of Communities, please see Wikipedia.
Adjacent Counties
- Stokes County
- Patrick County, Virginia
- Forsyth County
- Yadkin County
- Alleghany County
- Grayson County, Virginia
- Wilkes County
- Carroll County, Virginia
Cities, Towns, Townships & Communities
- Bryan
- Dobson (County Seat)
- Eldora
- Elkin (part)
- Flat Rock
- Franklin
- Long Hill
- Lowgap
- Marsh
- Mount Airy
- Pilot
- Pilot Mountain (Mt. Pilot)
- Rockford
- Shoals
- Siloam
- South Westfield
- Stewarts Creek
- Westfield
- White Plains
Cemeteries
Links
National Register of Historic Places
NC Estate Files - Surry County
Surry Community College Library - Websites & Databases
Surry County Historical Society
