1. en.wikipedia.org

    Mount Airy / ˈ m aʊ n t ər i / [4] is a city in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 10,676. [5] As of 2020, the city is the most populous municipality in Surry County. Mount Airy is located within the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region.
  2. mountairy.org

    History of Mount Airy City Facts. The official seal of the city was adopted in 1977, depicting the diversity of some of our major industries at that time: furniture, textiles, and the granite quarry. After the city's incorporation in 1885, the granite quarry began large scale production 1889, the first furniture factory began work in 1895 and ...
  3. mtairycdc.org

    History of Mt. Airy. Mt. Airy's rich history dates back to the beginnings of America. William Allen, Chief Justice of colonial Pennsylvania and financier of the State House (Independence Hall), built a country estate in 1750 on the site of what is now United Lutheran Seminary. He named it Mount Airy, which eventually lent its name to the ...
  4. ourstate.com

    The Rock made Mount Airy famous before Mayberry did. It's a complex conglomerate of science, history, and geological serendipity that all came together in Surry County eons ago. It is the world's largest open-faced granite quarry. On the surface alone, the quarry encompasses about 60 acres, or roughly the equivalent of 66 football fields.
  5. mountairync.us

    History of Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA. Mount Airy, a small town located in the Blue Ridge foothills of North Carolina, is primarily known as the hometown of actor Andy Griffith and the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry from the popular 1960s sitcom "The Andy Griffith Show." The town's history dates back to the early 19th ...
  6. northcarolinamuseum.org

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    for the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History with 22 years in journalism before joining the museum staff. She and her family moved to Mount Airy in 2005 from Pennsylvania where she was also involved with museums and history tours. She can be reached at KRSmith@NorthCarolinaMuseum.org or by calling 336-786-4478 x228
  7. carolana.com

    A History of Mount Airy, North Carolina: Mount Airy, nicknamed "The Granite City," is home to the largest open face granite quarry in the world operated by the North Carolina Granite Corp. There are larger pit quarries throughout the world but no larger open face quarries. A pit quarry is below the surface, while an open face quarry is at ...
  8. northcarolinahistory.org

    Although Dobson is the county seat, other communities are located in Surry, including Elkin, Ararat, Bottom, Level Cross, Mount Airy, and Toast. Mount Airy, however, is the most well-known Surry community, for it is home to Andy Griffith and the site of the largest granite quarry in the world. In 1889, the mine began full-scale production and ...
  9. historicalsocietyofmountairymd.org

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    The Historical Society of Mount Airy's mission is to foster interrest in town history and its various historical landmarks. This website includes links to the Mount Airy Museum, Mackenzie the Caboose and Rails to Trails. ... Next meeting is February 4, 2025 at 7pm, and will include a presentation from Larry Valett on the early history of Mount ...
  10. mountairync.us

    The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of northwestern North Carolina. With its diverse exhibits, engaging educational programs, and commitment to community involvement, the museum offers a fascinating and immersive experience that celebrates the region's ...

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    Mount Airy, North Carolina

    City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
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    Mount Airy is a city in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 10,676. As of 2020, the city is the most populous municipality in Surry County. Mount Airy is located within the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. Wikipedia

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    StateNorth Carolina
    CountySurry
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