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Iredell County, NC Iredell County was incorporated in 1788 when it was formed from adjacent Rowan County. It is named for Judge James Iredell (1751-1799), Attorney General of North Carolina during the Revolutionary War and a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1788. The name Iredell, originally Eyredale, dates back to year 1066 to the Battle of Hastings, and it means "a valley of flowing air."

The county seat of Statesville, established in 1789, is approximately 45 miles north of Charlotte, and approximately 130 miles west of Raleigh, the state capital. Lake Norman, the nation's largest manmade lake by surface area, extends into the southwest portion of the county with approximately 520 miles of shoreline.

Iredell County is in the central section of the state and is bounded by Rowan, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Catawba, Alexander, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Davie counties. The present land area is 574.13 square miles and the 2012 population was 162,708.

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Statesville is the county seat for Iredell County, which is part of the District 22A Judicial District, comprised of Alexander, Davidson, Davie, and Iredell Counties.

Iredell County Courts


The County Register of Deeds office can provide assistance for Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Powers of Attorney, Marriage Licenses, Certified Birth or Death Certificates, and to administer oaths to notaries or military discharges.

Register of Deeds


Iredell County Animal Services and Control provides a wide variety of services intended  to promote responsible pet ownership, protect the public from diseased and dangerous animals, and to treat all citizens and animals fairly and compassionately.

Animal Services & Control


From the Mountains to the Sea: Scenic beauty, a moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and world-class sports and recreational opportunities make North Carolina an exceptional place to live and do business.

NC State Government


The Iredell County Board of Elections provides information on voter requirements, upcoming elections, absentee ballots, campaign information, candidate information, etc. The City of Statesville’s next election is October 10, 2023 and includes Wards 1, 4 & 6.

Elections


Iredell County Area Transportation System (ICATS) is a Community Transportation Program that serves human service consumers and the general public. ICATS operates as a ride-sharing system that enables routes and schedules to be structured to transport multiple passengers to multiple destinations. Services are provided through deviated fixed routes, subscription routes, and demand-response service trips.

Public Transportation: The Bloom

Upcoming City Events:

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Board of Adjustment Meeting
Jun 06, 2023
12:30 PM EDT
227 S. Center St.
Statesville, NC 28677
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Statesville Planning Board Meeting
Jun 06, 2023
7:00 PM EDT
227 S. Center Street.
Statesville, NC 28677
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Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting
Jun 08, 2023
2:00 PM EDT
227 S. Center St.
Statesville, NC 28677
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Latest City of Statesville News:

Street Paving - Oakland Avenue Contractors for the City will be milling and paving Oakland Avenue beginning Wednesday, June 7th. Weather permitting the paving will be ...
Council Meeting Changes - June 5, 2023The Statesville City Council Special Meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on June 5, 2023has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall ...
Downtown Fire UpdateFriday, June 2, 2023 After an assessment by the structural engineer, we are happy to report that West Broad Street from Center Street to...

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