Salisbury is the oldest continually populated colonial town in the western region of North Carolina. It is noted for its historic preservation, with five Local Historic Districts and ten National Register Historic Districts.

A History of Salisbury, North Carolina The community now known as Salisbury was first established as a county seat by the colonial Assembly in April of 1753. Originally known as simply Rowan Court House, its purpose was to provide settlers with the services of …

Two years after the county’s establishment, Salisbury was determined the county seat of Rowan, and the town most likely received its name in honor of the town in England. During the 1800s, Salisbury was the economic and political center of western North Carolina.

Salisbury, city, seat (1755) of Rowan county, west-central North Carolina, U.S. It is situated near High Rock Lake, roughly midway between Greensboro (northeast) and Charlotte (southwest). Originally home to many Native American peoples, including the Catawba, the …

Mar 6, 2025 · The Salisbury Historic Resources Map (below) is an interactive program that allows users to view Local Historic Districts, National Register Historic District and Individual Listings, and Local Historic Landmark, all in one map.

Take a ride through Downtown Salisbury and let our narrators guide you by historic sites such as the original Cheerwine building, the Salisbury National Cemetery and the site of the only prison in North Carolina during the Civil War.

Celebrate history, architecture, and community in a weekend you won’t forget! Rowan Museum, in collaboration with Historic Salisbury Foundation, present Our Place in History. This long running course provides a factual, well-rounded and entertaining romp through the history of Rowan County and Salisbury.

Plan your visit to one of our four historic properties in Rowan County, North Carolina. Select a property to learn more. Local entrepreneurs built this Roller Mill in 1903 to mechanize grain grinding. Discover the industrialization that forever changed agriculture and Rowan County.

Useful Links Helpful resources about Rowan, Salisbury, and North Carolina history. Archive Room Historic Salisbury Foundation's Archive Room is located at the Salisbury Station and is open to the public by appointment. The archive room contains a collection of books on regional history topics, files covering some historic properties and photos.

Downtown Salisbury, Inc., and the Salisbury Community Appearance Commission want to celebrate the city’s rich and diverse history with residents and visitors. They envision bringing the history to the streets where anyone can experience the …