Sherrills Ford, North Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sherrills Ford, North Carolina
Unincorporated community
Location of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Catawba
Area
• Total	7.8 sq mi (20.2 km2)
• Land	7.8 sq mi (20.1 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	896 ft (273 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	28673
Area code(s)	828
FIPS code	37-61320
GNIS feature ID	1022598

Sherrills Ford is a small community in Catawba County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's not an official city or town, but an area where people live close together. Since 2010, it has been part of a larger area called Lake Norman of Catawba. It is also part of the bigger Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography of Sherrills Ford

Sherrills Ford is located in North Carolina. Its exact location is 35 degrees, 37 minutes, 19.12 seconds North and 80 degrees, 59 minutes, 14.28 seconds West. The area uses area code 828 and ZIP code 28673.

The community covers about 7.8 square miles (20.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water. Sherrills Ford is about 670 feet (204 meters) above sea level.

Nearby communities include Terrell to the south and east. Catawba is located to the northwest.

Schools in Sherrills Ford

Students in Sherrills Ford attend schools in different districts, including public, private, and charter schools.

Public Schools in Catawba County

• Sherrills Ford Elementary School
• Mill Creek Middle School (in Catawba County)
• Bandys High School (in Catawba County)
• Hickory High School / International Baccalaureate (IB) School (in Hickory, North Carolina)

Private Schools Near Sherrills Ford

• University Christian High School (located in Hickory, North Carolina)
• Woodlawn School (located in Iredell County)
• Davidson Day School (located in Davidson, North Carolina)

Charter Schools Near Sherrills Ford

• Langtree Charter School (located in Mooresville, North Carolina)
• Lincoln Charter School (located in Denver, North Carolina)
• Pine Lake Preparatory School (located in Mooresville, North Carolina)

History of Sherrills Ford

Sherrills Ford got its name because it was a place where people could cross the Catawba River. Around 1747, a person named Adam Sherrill and others crossed the river here from east to west. The word "ford" means a shallow place in a river where you can walk or drive across. The apostrophe in "Sherrill's Ford" was accidentally left out over time.

The Sherrill family came from Maryland and traveled through other states to get to North Carolina. Adam Sherrill and his group were among the first European settlers to live this far west. His large house was built by enslaved people. Many people who are descendants of the Sherrill family still live in Sherrills Ford today.

Two important historical homes in the area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Neill–Turner–Lester House and the Miles Alexander Sherrill House.

Climate in Sherrills Ford

Sherrills Ford has a mild climate with warm summers and cool winters. Here's a look at the average temperatures and rainfall throughout the year:

Notable People from Sherrills Ford

Many interesting people have connections to Sherrills Ford:

• The Cockman Family – A bluegrass and southern gospel music band.
• David Gilliland – A NASCAR driver and team owner.
• Todd Gilliland – Also a NASCAR driver.
• Chad Little – A former NASCAR driver and a director for NASCAR's Truck Series.
• Jesse Little – A NASCAR driver.
• Braun Strowman – A professional wrestler and strongman.

See also

In Spanish: Sherrills Ford (Carolina del Norte) para niños