Dobson, North Carolina
Dobson is a town in Dobson Township, Surry County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,396. It is the county seat of Surry County. Dobson is the home of the Shelton Vineyards, the largest winery in North Carolina. It is also home to a significant Latino population due to the large number of farms in the area. The main crops in the area are corn, tobacco and soy beans.
Dobson, North Carolina | |
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Town | |
West Atkins Street | |
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Seal | |
Location of Dobson, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 36°23′34″N 80°43′28″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local/Municipal |
| • Mayor | Ricky Draughn |
| • Town Manager | Laura Neely |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2) |
| • Land | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (370 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,462 |
| • Density | 719.84/sq mi (277.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 27017 |
| Area code | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-17340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406382 |
| Website | www.dobson-nc.com |
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