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MCDOWELL COUNTY


County History: Formed in 1842 from Rutherford and Burke Counties.  Named for Colonel Joseph McDowell, Revolutionary War soldier and U.S. congressman.

Population:
(U.S. Census)
1900 12,567
1920 16,763
1940 22,996
1960 26,742
1980 35,135
2000 42,151

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