High Point : North Carolina

In 1859, High Point was named after the "highest point" on the North Carolina Railroad between Goldsboro and Charlotte. It is the only city of North Carolina that falls under four counties- Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph. The city is known for its furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing. It is generally regarded as the "Furniture Capital of the World" and "North Carolina's International City" due to the bi-annual High Point Market that attracts 100,000 exhibitors and buyers from around the world. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 131.3 km² (50.7 mi²). 127.0 km² (49.0 mi²) of it is land and 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²) of it (3.24%) is water.

It has four distinct seasons with temperatures dropping below -5 degrees C in the winters. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures hovering around 60s and 70s during July and August. High Point has a humid continental climate, though being located between the mountains and the ocean it experiences less temperature fluctuation than inland areas.

Elevation: 939 feet

Land area: 49.0 square miles

Latitude: 35.97 N

Longitude: 80.00 W

Population: 95,086 as on 2005 census

Attractions:

    * Angela Peterson Doll & Miniature Museum
    * Museum of Old Domestic Life,
    * High Point Museum and Historical Park
    * Mendenhall Plantation