1. Stanly County “A place to live, a place to love, a place to enjoy.”
Selina Jarvis
3rd Bell
December 2, 2011

2. Location Stanly County is located in the Piedmont region of N.C.
It is bordered by the counties of Rowan, Davidson, Cabarrus, Anson, Union & Montgomery.

3. History of Stanly County
The county was formed in 1841 from the part of Montgomery County west of the Pee Dee River.
It was named for John Stanly of New Bern ( ).
Pfeiffer University is located here.

4. County Government
There are five members on the County’s Board of Commissioners
The county manager is Andy Lucas.
The county has a Sheriff’s Department, A Planning Board, a Tax Department, and a Tourism Board among many others.
Stanly County’s
Courthouse

5. Stanly’s County Seat Historic Downtown Albemarle
Albemarle is the county seat of Stanly County.
Albemarle has no motto.
The city was incorporated in 1857. 
It is named for George Monck, the Duke of Albemarle, who was one of the 8 Lords Proprietors granted the province of Carolina by King Charles II. 
Historic Downtown
Albemarle

6. Albemarle’s Government
Albemarle’s City Council has 7 members.
Raymond Allen has served as city manager since 1986. 
Albemarle’s mayor is “Whit” Whitley.
Albemarle’s Council &
Mayor Whit Whitley

7. Attractions near Stanly County
Morrow Mountain State Park
Pfeiffer University
Lake Tillery
Badin Lake

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