Cities & Towns in Caldwell County, NC
Caldwell County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 82,100 inhabitants. The county was created 185 years ago in 1841. Its county seat is Lenoir.
There are 2 city/town in Caldwell County, NC. The largest city of Caldwell County is Cajahs Mountain with a population of 2,823. Other cities include and Cedar Rock population 299
Cedar Rock
Cedar Rock, Human settlement in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Caldwell County is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. Some of the notable cities and towns in Caldwell County include:
Lenoir
- Lenoir is the largest city and county seat of Caldwell County. It has a population of around 18,000 residents. Lenoir was founded in 1891 and is home to furniture manufacturing, fiber optic cable production, and food processing companies. Points of interest include the Caldwell Heritage Museum and the Lenoir Downtown District.
Hudson
- Hudson is a small town located south of Lenoir near the Catawba River. It has around 4,000 residents. Hudson got its start as a railroad town and was incorporated in 1879. Today it has a charming historic downtown and hosts events like the Hudson Sip & Savor Craft Beer Festival.
Sawmills
- Sawmills is located along the Yadkin River and has about 2,500 residents. It has a long history associated with riverboat trade and lumber production. The Sawmills Bridge crossing the river is on the National Register of Historic Places. The town celebrates its heritage with the annual Sawmills Day festival.
Granite Falls
- Granite Falls is a town of around 4,500 located southwest of Lenoir. It is named for the granite rock cliffs overlooking the falls on the Catawba River. Granite Falls is known for Wilson Creek Vineyards and the historic Wilson Creek Covered Bridge which dates back to 1909.
Gamewell
- Gamewell is a small unincorporated town northwest of Lenoir. It was originally named Collettsville and was an iron manufacturing center in the 1800s. The town has around 400 residents today and some historic buildings dating back to the 19th century.
All Caldwell County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Caldwell County.
| City Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Cajahs Mountain | 2,823 |
| Cedar Rock | 299 |
