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Stokes County, North Carolina



The genealogy of Stokes County reaches back to many other counties. The first county in North Carolina was Albemarle, formed in 1663. This included all of North Carolina. A division of Albemarle created Bath in 1696. A split of Bath made Archdale in 1705. From Archdale came Craven in 1712. Then Cravan was divided and there was New Hanover in 1729, from this came Bladen in 1734, from Bladen came Anson in 1750, then Rowan from Anson in 1753.

Rowan split and Surry was formed in 1770, and in 1789 Surry was divided and Stokes was formed. The early settlers came into this region when it was Anson, Rowan and Surry Counties. By the late 1780's Surry County had grown in population to such a degree that it was felt by many that all these people could not be properly governed in so large an area. It was decided best to divide the county and create another county.



Historical Photos of Stokes County




Priddy's General Store
Hanging Rock State Park
Vade Mecum Hotel

Genealogy Research Sources
for Stokes County



Ronald W Reagan
Memorial Building





Visit the Register of Deeds office and research your families land deeds, births, deaths or marriage records.


Hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm


1014 Main Street Danbury, NC 27016

(336) 593-2414



Danbury Public Library





Here you can research at the

Gypsy Hollingsworth History Room. You will find many books and other resources to help you with your family research.


Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm


1007 North Main St, Danbury, NC 27016

336-593-2419



Stokes County
Historical Society Museum





This building is the home of the Stokes County Histoical Society Museum which is the restored circa 1854 Wilson Fulton house in Danbury NC. After much hard work and perseverance the Stokes County Historical Society transformed the house into a Museum of Regional History for the county and surrounding area. Many artifacts and historical pieces have been donated to the museum.


It is open four times a year so check out their Facebook page for more information.




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