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Gastonia, North Carolina

Located in Gaston County, North Carolina, Gastonia was established in 1877. 1929 Loray Mill Strike was one of South's most violent labor conflicts. Part of Charlotte metro.
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Founded 1877 | Population 83,000 | Peak 83,000 (2024) | County Gaston County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Gastonia, North Carolina

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1877 Founded: Gastonia was founded as a railroad town in Gaston County.
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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Gastonia.
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1929 Loray Mill Strike: Violent textile strike.
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1929 Natural Disaster: Gastonia was impacted by a significant tornado.
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2000 Charlotte Suburb: Metro growth.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1877 Culture
Founded
1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1929 Labor
Loray Mill Strike
1929 Disaster
Natural Disaster
2000 Business
Charlotte Suburb

Did You Know?

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1929 Loray Mill Strike was one of South's most violent labor conflicts.
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Part of Charlotte metro.
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Named for NC Supreme Court justice.
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Gastonia is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
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Gastonia was founded in 1877.

Famous People from Gastonia, North Carolina

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Thomas Sowell
Economist, Educator · Born Jun 30, 1930 · Age 95
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James Worthy
Basketball Player · Born Feb 27, 1961 · Age 64
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Hassan Whiteside
Basketball Player · Born Jun 13, 1989 · Age 36
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Lionel Shriver
Writer, Journalist · Born May 18, 1957 · Age 68
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Patrick McHenry
Politician, Real-Estate Agent · Born Oct 22, 1975 · Age 50

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