Region:Mountain County Seat:Dobson Population:71,2191 Towns & Cities: Arlington, Elkin, Jonesville, Mount Airy
Surry was formed in 1771 from Rowan County. The act became effective April 1, 1771. It is in the north central section of the State and is bounded by the state of Virginia and Stokes, Yadkin, Wilkes and Alleghany counties.2
Surry County is the birthplace of Andy Griffith, one of America's great TV legends. The Andy Griffith Show has fused itself with part of the American identity and become one of our all time favorite series. Many people draw strong connections from the show's town of Mayberry and Mount Airy, NC.
The North Carolina quarter was printed in 2001 by the U.S. Mint and features the Wright Brother's famous first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The quarter features the date North Carolina signed the constitution, 1789. However, the States slogan is listed as "First Flight", while it is really "First in Flight".
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