Alexander County
… was formed in 1847 from Iredell, Caldwell, and Wilkes Counties. Located in the W central section of the state, it is bounded by Iredell, Catawba, Caldwell, and Wilkes Counties. It was named for William Julius Alexander (1797-1857), member of the General Assembly from Mecklenburg County and Speaker of the House of Commons. Area: 259 sq. mi. County seat: Taylorsville, with an elevation of 1,247 ft. Townships are Ellendale, Gwaltneys, Little River, Millers, Sharpes, Sugar Loaf, Taylorsville, and Wittenburg. Produces cattle, poultry, barley, apples, corn, bearings, textiles, furniture, and paper boxes.
