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Additional Information
- Anson County is located in the southern Piedmont of North Carolina, 40 miles east of Charlotte and 140 miles west of the Port of Wilmington.
- The northern and eastern boundaries of the county are formed by the Rocky and Pee Dee Rivers, providing an abundant source of fresh water.
- U.S. Highway 74 and U.S. Highway 52 intersect in Wadesboro, the county seat and largest town.
- The Cordova exit for I-73/74 (Opening 2022) is less than two miles from the county's eastern border.
- A CSX main rail line also runs through the county, with a dedicated transload facility located at the Anson 74 Rail Park.
- The county's population is just over 24,000, but more than a quarter-million people live within 30 miles, and the effective laborshed is more than 100,000.
Living In Anson
Less than an hour drive from Uptown Charlotte, Anson County is rapidly gaining a reputation as a refuge for city dwellers who want the amenities of a major metro area - professional sports, museums, live theatre, concerts, shopping - without the daily hassles of traffic, noise and high prices.