| Gastonia,
North
Carolina is the county seat and
chief city of Gaston
County. Situated only 24 miles west of Charlotte,
Gastonia forms a triangle along with Salisbury
to create the Greater
Charlotte Metropolitan Area.
Gastonia boasts an ideal location for business,
located 10 miles from the Charlotte
International Airport. The Gastonia
Municipal Airport provides local service.
Interstate 85 runs directly through the city, and
Interstates 77 and 40 are nearby, with excellent NC
Highways connecting Gastonia to them. The Norfolk
Southern Railroad also runs through the city.
Gastonia’s chief employers include Caromont
Health Care, Curtiss-Wright
Controls, Freightliner,
Parkdale
Mills, Stabilus
and Wix
Filters. Census
2000 recorded Gastonia’s population at 66,277,
showing a 17% increase in the last decade. The total
area is just over 46 square miles. A number of housing
choices exist, from lovely older homes in Gastonia’s
historic
district to brand new construction in modern
subdivisions.
Gastonia, NC serves as the cultural center for
Gaston County. Found here is the United
Arts Council, which provides numerous grants and
educational programs for the community. The Gaston
School of Arts and Gaston Dance Theater receive
funding from the council. The Schiele
Museum of Natural History provides fascinating
insights into the natural world, and houses a large
planetarium.
Gastonia residents enjoy the many parks
and recreation areas scattered through out the
city. Almost 600 acres of green spaces for walking
trails and athletic fields attract health-minded
citizens, along with a number of fine golf
courses.
Gastonia parents have various options for schooling
their children. Gaston County boasts an excellent
public educational
system system, and Gastonia is home to a number of
private schools, including the Highland
School of Technology. North Carolina named Gaston
County schools “Schools of Excellence and
Distinction”. For higher education, Gastonia students
have 24 colleges
and universities within a 40-mile radius.
Gastonia,
North
Carolina looks forward to a prosperous and
rewarding future. The Charlotte Metro area continues to
grow each year, and the fortunes of Gastonia citizens
grow with it.
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