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Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 541,299, making it the third-most populous county in North Carolina. The county seat and largest community is Greensboro. Since 1938, an additional county court has been located in High Point. The county was formed in 1771.
Office of Danny Rogers, Sheriff of Guilford County, North Carolina. It is the objective of the Guilford County Sheriff's Office to enhance the quality of citizens' life by reducing crime and the fear of crime.
Guilford County is a community of firsts and is regularly recognized for its unique and effective programs. Our team members and residents enjoy safe public facilities that meet the service, access, and technological needs of our community.
May 19, 2024 · Guide to Guilford County, North Carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
Guilford County, located in North Carolina's Piedmont region, was formed from parts of Orange and Rowan Counties in 1771. It was named after Francis North, first earl of Guilford and father of the prime minister of Great Britain at the time.
Guilford County, North Carolina. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
Guilford County was established in 1771 from Orange County (which formed about the eastern third) and Rowan County (which formed about the western two-thirds). It included what is now Randolph County (which was separated in 1779) and Rockingham County (which separated in 1785).
Formed in 1771 from parts of the Orange and Rowan counties, Guilford lies in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and its county seat is Greensboro. The decisive Battle of Guilford Courthouse occurred in Guilford in 1781, and O. Henry, Dolley Madison, and Edward R. Murrow were all born in the county.
Guilford County Register of Deeds office mission is to record, preserve, maintain, and provide access to real estate and vital records in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
