Nearest Communities to Drexel,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Drexel, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Drexel:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small town in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived: their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance from Drexel.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Drexel is located in Burke County.

The following 7 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Burke County: Avery, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell & Rutherford.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 385 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Drexel. Of these communities, 335 are located in counties other than Burke County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Drexel (which is Burke County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Drexel

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

Burke County (where Drexel resides)
- County Website: www.co.burke.nc.us/
- County Seat for Burke: Morganton
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Valdese
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valdese have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valdese
    - Valdese is located in Burke County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 4,407 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valdese <4>
  - Amherst
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amherst have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amherst
    - Amherst is located in Burke County
  - Flat Gap
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Gap
    - Flat Gap is located in Burke County
  - Rutherford College
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutherford College
    - Rutherford College is located in Burke County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 1,300 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rutherford College <4>
  - Chesterfield
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield
    - Chesterfield is located in Burke County
  - Petche Gap
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petche Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petche Gap
    - Petche Gap is located in Burke County
  - Petersburg
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petersburg
    - Petersburg is located in Burke County
  - Connelly Springs
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Connelly Springs
    - Connelly Springs is located in Burke County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 1,648 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Connelly Springs <4>
  - Magnolia
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
    - Magnolia is located in Burke County
  - Sunnyside
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside
    - Sunnyside is located in Burke County
  - Yellow Gap
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Gap
    - Yellow Gap is located in Burke County
  - Hickory Grove ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Grove
    - Hickory Grove is located in Burke County
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    - Morganton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morganton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganton
      - Morganton is located in Burke County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 16,625 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morganton <4>
    - Enola
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enola have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enola
      - Enola is located in Burke County
    - Pumpkin Center
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pumpkin Center have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pumpkin Center
      - Pumpkin Center is located in Burke County
    - Salem
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      - Salem is located in Burke County
    - Drowning Creek ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drowning Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drowning Creek
      - Drowning Creek is located in Burke County
    - Icard
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Icard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Icard
      - Icard is located in Burke County
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Icard <4>
    - Burkemont
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkemont have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkemont
      - Burkemont is located in Burke County
    - Calvin
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calvin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvin
      - Calvin is located in Burke County
    - Tarkey Tail ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tarkey Tail have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarkey Tail
      - Tarkey Tail is located in Burke County
    - Worry
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worry
      - Worry is located in Burke County
    - Pleasant Grove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
      - Pleasant Grove is located in Burke County
    - Hatterbrond ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatterbrond have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatterbrond
      - Hatterbrond is located in Burke County
    - Chambers ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chambers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chambers
      - Chambers is located in Burke County
    - Gold
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold
      - Gold is located in Burke County
    - Oak Hill
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
      - Oak Hill is located in Burke County
    - Rhodhiss
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhodhiss have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodhiss
      - Rhodhiss is located in Burke County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 1,021 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rhodhiss <4>
    - Collins ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collins have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collins
      - Collins is located in Burke County
    - Glen Alpine
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Alpine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Alpine
      - Glen Alpine is located in Burke County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 1,487 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glen Alpine <4>
    - Henry River
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry River have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry River
      - Henry River is located in Burke County
    - Hildebran
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hildebran have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hildebran
      - Hildebran is located in Burke County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 2,006 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hildebran <4>
    - Perkinsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perkinsville
      - Perkinsville is located in Burke County
    - Penelope
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penelope have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penelope
      - Penelope is located in Burke County
    - Pine Mountain Lakes
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Mountain Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Mountain Lakes
      - Pine Mountain Lakes is located in Burke County
    - Shoups Ford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoups Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoups Ford
      - Shoups Ford is located in Burke County
    - Rollins ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollins have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollins
      - Rollins is located in Burke County
    - Parkhill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkhill
      - Parkhill is located in Burke County
    - Table Rock
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Table Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Table Rock
      - Table Rock is located in Burke County
    - Ramsey
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramsey
      - Ramsey is located in Burke County
    - Camp Creek
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camp Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp Creek
      - Camp Creek is located in Burke County
    - Hardaway ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardaway have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardaway
      - Hardaway is located in Burke County
    - Brindletown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brindletown
      - Brindletown is located in Burke County
    - Bridgewater
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgewater
      - Bridgewater is located in Burke County
    - Linville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linville
      - Linville is located in Burke County
    - Longtown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longtown
      - Longtown is located in Burke County
    - New Home
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Home have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Home
      - New Home is located in Burke County
    - Wisemans View
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wisemans View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wisemans View
      - Wisemans View is located in Burke County
    - Cold Springs
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Springs
      - Cold Springs is located in Burke County
    - Jonas Ridge
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonas Ridge
      - Jonas Ridge is located in Burke County
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonas Ridge <4>
Alexander County
- County Website: www.co.alexander.nc.us/
- County Seat for Alexander: Taylorsville
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Bethlehem
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethlehem have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
    - Bethlehem is located in Alexander County
  - Little River
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little River have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little River
    - Little River is located in Alexander County
  - Ellendale
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellendale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellendale
    - Ellendale is located in Alexander County
  - Taylorsville Beach
    (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylorsville Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylorsville Beach
    - Taylorsville Beach is located in Alexander County
  - Liledoun
    (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liledoun have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liledoun
    - Liledoun is located in Alexander County
  - Isenhour Park
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isenhour Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isenhour Park
    - Isenhour Park is located in Alexander County
  - Millersville
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millersville
    - Millersville is located in Alexander County
  - Taylorsville
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylorsville
    - Taylorsville is located in Alexander County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 2,140 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylorsville <4>
  - Fairview Park
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Park
    - Fairview Park is located in Alexander County
  - Midway
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
    - Midway is located in Alexander County
  - Hiddenite
    (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hiddenite have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiddenite
    - Hiddenite is located in Alexander County
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hiddenite <4>
Avery County
- County Website: www.averyco.com/gov/
- County Seat for Avery: Newland
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Kawana
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kawana have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kawana
    - Kawana is located in Avery County
  - Roseborough
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseborough have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseborough
    - Roseborough is located in Avery County
  - Gragg
    (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gragg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gragg
    - Gragg is located in Avery County
  - Linville Falls
    (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linville Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linville Falls
    - Linville Falls is located in Avery County
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Linville Falls <4>
  - Altamont
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Altamont have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altamont
    - Altamont is located in Avery County
  - Pineola
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineola
    - Pineola is located in Avery County
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pineola <4>
  - Crossnore
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossnore have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossnore
    - Crossnore is located in Avery County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 231 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crossnore <4>
  - Linville
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linville
    - Linville is located in Avery County
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Linville <4>
  - Stamey Town
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stamey Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamey Town
    - Stamey Town is located in Avery County
  - Montezuma
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montezuma have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montezuma
    - Montezuma is located in Avery County
  - Pyatte
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pyatte have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pyatte
    - Pyatte is located in Avery County
  - Three Mile
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Three Mile have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Mile
    - Three Mile is located in Avery County
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    - Grandfather
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandfather
      - Grandfather is located in Avery County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 24 people
    - Ingalls
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ingalls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingalls
      - Ingalls is located in Avery County
    - Hughes
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughes
      - Hughes is located in Avery County
    - Mount Pleasant
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      - Mount Pleasant is located in Avery County
    - Newland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newland
      - Newland is located in Avery County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 694 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newland <4>
    - Chestnut Dale
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Dale
      - Chestnut Dale is located in Avery County
    - Norwood Hollow
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norwood Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwood Hollow
      - Norwood Hollow is located in Avery County
    - Plumtree
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plumtree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plumtree
      - Plumtree is located in Avery County
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plumtree <4>
    - Seven Devils
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Devils have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Devils
      - Seven Devils is located in Avery County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 203 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seven Devils <4>
    - Spear
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spear have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spear
      - Spear is located in Avery County
    - Sugar Mountain
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Mountain
      - Sugar Mountain is located in Avery County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 197 people
    - Frank
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frank have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frank
      - Frank is located in Avery County
    - Roaring Creek
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Creek
      - Roaring Creek is located in Avery County
    - Vale
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vale
      - Vale is located in Avery County
Caldwell County
- Given the large number of communities that are located in Caldwell County, we have limited the list to those within 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> of Drexel (about 100 communities).
- County Website: www.co.caldwell.nc.us/
- County Seat for Caldwell: Lenoir
- Genealogy Websites ...
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Lovelady ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lovelady have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovelady
    - Lovelady is located in Caldwell County
  - Smokey Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smokey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smokey Creek
    - Smokey Creek is located in Caldwell County
  - Baton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baton
    - Baton is located in Caldwell County
  - Rambling Acres
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rambling Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rambling Acres
    - Rambling Acres is located in Caldwell County
  - Calico Place
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calico Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calico Place
    - Calico Place is located in Caldwell County
  - Hartland
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland
    - Hartland is located in Caldwell County
  - Pineburr
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineburr have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineburr
    - Pineburr is located in Caldwell County
  - Pinehurst
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinehurst have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinehurst
    - Pinehurst is located in Caldwell County
  - Town and Country
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Town and Country have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town and Country
    - Town and Country is located in Caldwell County
  - Fairway Acres
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairway Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Acres
    - Fairway Acres is located in Caldwell County
  - Linville River ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linville River have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linville River
    - Linville River is located in Caldwell County
  - Cloverdale
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
    - Cloverdale is located in Caldwell County
  - Continue List (91 more) ...
    - Copenhagen ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copenhagen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copenhagen
      - Copenhagen is located in Caldwell County
    - Gamewell Heights
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gamewell Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gamewell Heights
      - Gamewell Heights is located in Caldwell County
    - Gamewell
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gamewell
      - Gamewell is located in Caldwell County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 3,993 people
    - Spencer Heights
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spencer Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer Heights
      - Spencer Heights is located in Caldwell County
    - Sycamore Acres
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Acres
      - Sycamore Acres is located in Caldwell County
    - Cajah's Mountain
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cajah's Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cajah's Mountain
      - Cajah's Mountain is located in Caldwell County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 2,728 people
    - Forest Hills
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
      - Forest Hills is located in Caldwell County
    - Hampton Heights
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton Heights
      - Hampton Heights is located in Caldwell County
    - Oakmont Estates
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakmont Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakmont Estates
      - Oakmont Estates is located in Caldwell County
    - Corola Hills
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corola Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corola Hills
      - Corola Hills is located in Caldwell County
    - Hudson
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hudson
      - Hudson is located in Caldwell County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 3,703 people
      - Former name for Hudson:
      - Hudsonville
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hudson <4>
    - Mayfield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayfield
      - Mayfield is located in Caldwell County
    - Sawmills
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sawmills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawmills
      - Sawmills is located in Caldwell County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 5,156 people
    - Glenburine ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenburine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenburine
      - Glenburine is located in Caldwell County
    - Grand View Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand View Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand View Park
      - Grand View Park is located in Caldwell County
    - Joyceton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyceton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyceton
      - Joyceton is located in Caldwell County
    - Piney
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney
      - Piney is located in Caldwell County
    - Granite Falls
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granite Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granite Falls
      - Granite Falls is located in Caldwell County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 4,657 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Granite Falls <4>
    - Abingdon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abingdon
      - Abingdon is located in Caldwell County
    - British Woods
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for British Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for British Woods
      - British Woods is located in Caldwell County
    - West Lenoir
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Lenoir have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Lenoir
      - West Lenoir is located in Caldwell County
    - Old Farm
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Farm
      - Old Farm is located in Caldwell County
    - Sardis ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sardis have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sardis
      - Sardis is located in Caldwell County
    - Whitnel
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitnel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitnel
      - Whitnel is located in Caldwell County
    - Muttenz ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muttenz have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muttenz
      - Muttenz is located in Caldwell County
    - Baird ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baird have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baird
      - Baird is located in Caldwell County
    - Granville Terrace
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granville Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granville Terrace
      - Granville Terrace is located in Caldwell County
    - Honey Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honey Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Hill
      - Honey Hill is located in Caldwell County
    - Lenoir
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lenoir
      - Lenoir is located in Caldwell County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 17,911 people
      - Former name for Lenoir:
      - Tucker's Barn
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lenoir <4>
    - Pinewood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinewood
      - Pinewood is located in Caldwell County
    - Maple Valley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Valley
      - Maple Valley is located in Caldwell County
    - Mount Herman
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Herman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Herman
      - Mount Herman is located in Caldwell County
    - Adako
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adako
      - Adako is located in Caldwell County
    - Collettsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collettsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collettsville
      - Collettsville is located in Caldwell County
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collettsville <4>
    - Globe Set ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Globe Set have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Globe Set
      - Globe Set is located in Caldwell County
    - Tremont Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tremont Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tremont Park
      - Tremont Park is located in Caldwell County
    - Brown Mountain Beach
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brown Mountain Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brown Mountain Beach
      - Brown Mountain Beach is located in Caldwell County
    - Concord ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      - Concord is located in Caldwell County
    - Grace Chapel
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grace Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grace Chapel
      - Grace Chapel is located in Caldwell County
    - Northlakes
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northlakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northlakes
      - Northlakes is located in Caldwell County
    - Olivette
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olivette have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olivette
      - Olivette is located in Caldwell County
    - Valmead
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valmead have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valmead
      - Valmead is located in Caldwell County
    - Charlesmont
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charlesmont have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlesmont
      - Charlesmont is located in Caldwell County
    - Heritage Hills
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hills
      - Heritage Hills is located in Caldwell County
    - Hibriten ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hibriten have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hibriten
      - Hibriten is located in Caldwell County
    - LeMar Park
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for LeMar Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for LeMar Park
      - LeMar Park is located in Caldwell County
    - Queens Acres
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queens Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queens Acres
      - Queens Acres is located in Caldwell County
    - Cedar Valley
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Valley
      - Cedar Valley is located in Caldwell County
    - Dudley Shoals
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dudley Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dudley Shoals
      - Dudley Shoals is located in Caldwell County
    - Oak Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
      - Oak Hill is located in Caldwell County
    - Petra Mills
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petra Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petra Mills
      - Petra Mills is located in Caldwell County
    - Indian Hills
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
      - Indian Hills is located in Caldwell County
    - Tranquil Hill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquil Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquil Hill
      - Tranquil Hill is located in Caldwell County
    - Warrior
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrior have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrior
      - Warrior is located in Caldwell County
    - Cedar Rock
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Rock
      - Cedar Rock is located in Caldwell County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 299 people
      - Cedar Rock has also been known as:
      - Cedar Rock village
    - Happy Valley
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Valley
      - Happy Valley is located in Caldwell County
    - Patterson
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patterson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patterson
      - Patterson is located in Caldwell County
    - Rufus
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rufus
      - Rufus is located in Caldwell County
    - Downsville ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downsville
      - Downsville is located in Caldwell County
    - Emanuel ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emanuel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emanuel
      - Emanuel is located in Caldwell County
    - Beacon Hills
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beacon Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beacon Hills
      - Beacon Hills is located in Caldwell County
    - Davenport ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davenport have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davenport
      - Davenport is located in Caldwell County
    - Auld Farm
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Auld Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auld Farm
      - Auld Farm is located in Caldwell County
    - Berkshire Hills
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berkshire Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berkshire Hills
      - Berkshire Hills is located in Caldwell County
    - Cedar Rock Estates
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Rock Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Rock Estates
      - Cedar Rock Estates is located in Caldwell County
    - Draco
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Draco have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Draco
      - Draco is located in Caldwell County
    - Laurel Hollow
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Hollow
      - Laurel Hollow is located in Caldwell County
    - Mortimer ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mortimer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mortimer
      - Mortimer is located in Caldwell County
    - Cloverhill Plantation
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverhill Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverhill Plantation
      - Cloverhill Plantation is located in Caldwell County
    - Jones ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
      - Jones is located in Caldwell County
    - Legerwood
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legerwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legerwood
      - Legerwood is located in Caldwell County
    - Maple Grove
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
      - Maple Grove is located in Caldwell County
    - Fort Defiance
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Defiance have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Defiance
      - Fort Defiance is located in Caldwell County
    - Mulberry
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
      - Mulberry is located in Caldwell County
    - Yadkin Valley
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yadkin Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yadkin Valley
      - Yadkin Valley is located in Caldwell County
    - Kings Creek
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Creek
      - Kings Creek is located in Caldwell County
    - Edgemont
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgemont have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgemont
      - Edgemont is located in Caldwell County
    - Globe
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Globe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Globe
      - Globe is located in Caldwell County
    - Cilley ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cilley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cilley
      - Cilley is located in Caldwell County
    - Finley
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Finley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finley
      - Finley is located in Caldwell County
    - Falcon Crest
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falcon Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon Crest
      - Falcon Crest is located in Caldwell County
    - Richland
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richland
      - Richland is located in Caldwell County
    - Upton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upton
      - Upton is located in Caldwell County
    - Grandin
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandin
      - Grandin is located in Caldwell County
    - Buffalo Cove
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Cove
      - Buffalo Cove is located in Caldwell County
    - Apple Ridge
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Ridge
      - Apple Ridge is located in Caldwell County
    - Bailey Camp
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bailey Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey Camp
      - Bailey Camp is located in Caldwell County
    - Blowing Rock Estates
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blowing Rock Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blowing Rock Estates
      - Blowing Rock Estates is located in Caldwell County
    - Cherokee Woods
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Woods
      - Cherokee Woods is located in Caldwell County
    - The Forest at Blowing Rock
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Forest at Blowing Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Forest at Blowing Rock
      - The Forest at Blowing Rock is located in Caldwell County
    - Blowing Rock
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blowing Rock
      - Blowing Rock is located in Caldwell County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 1,316 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blowing Rock <4>
Catawba County
- County Website: www.co.catawba.nc.us/
- County Seat for Catawba: Newton
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Advent Crossroads
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Advent Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Advent Crossroads
    - Advent Crossroads is located in Catawba County
  - Long View
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long View
    - Long View is located in Catawba County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 4,951 people
  - Cooksville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cooksville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooksville
    - Cooksville is located in Catawba County
  - Meadow Brook Village
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook Village
    - Meadow Brook Village is located in Catawba County
  - Hickory
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory
    - Hickory is located in Catawba County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 41,473 people
  - Mountain View
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
    - Mountain View is located in Catawba County
  - Brookford
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookford
    - Brookford is located in Catawba County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 381 people
  - Viewmont
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Viewmont have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viewmont
    - Viewmont is located in Catawba County
  - Propst Crossroads
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Propst Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Propst Crossroads
    - Propst Crossroads is located in Catawba County
  - North Hickory
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Hickory have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Hickory
    - North Hickory is located in Catawba County
  - Banoak
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Banoak have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banoak
    - Banoak is located in Catawba County
  - Fairbrook
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbrook
    - Fairbrook is located in Catawba County
  - Continue List (22 more) ...
    - Sweetwater
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater
      - Sweetwater is located in Catawba County
    - Plateau
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plateau have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plateau
      - Plateau is located in Catawba County
    - Rhoney
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhoney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhoney
      - Rhoney is located in Catawba County
    - Saint Stephens
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Stephens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Stephens
      - Saint Stephens is located in Catawba County
    - Blackburn
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackburn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackburn
      - Blackburn is located in Catawba County
    - Fairgrove
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairgrove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairgrove
      - Fairgrove is located in Catawba County
    - Startown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Startown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Startown
      - Startown is located in Catawba County
    - Conover
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conover have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conover
      - Conover is located in Catawba County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 8,573 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Conover <4>
    - Newton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newton
      - Newton is located in Catawba County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 13,224 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newton <4>
    - Oxford Park
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxford Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxford Park
      - Oxford Park is located in Catawba County
    - Duan
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duan have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duan
      - Duan is located in Catawba County
    - Maiden
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maiden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maiden
      - Maiden is located in Catawba County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 3,421 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maiden <4>
    - Claremont
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claremont have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claremont
      - Claremont is located in Catawba County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 1,414 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Claremont <4>
    - Witherspoon Crossroad
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Witherspoon Crossroad have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Witherspoon Crossroad
      - Witherspoon Crossroad is located in Catawba County
    - Providence Mill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Mill
      - Providence Mill is located in Catawba County
    - Catfish
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catfish have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catfish
      - Catfish is located in Catawba County
    - Sunrise Beach
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Beach
      - Sunrise Beach is located in Catawba County
    - Drums Crossroads
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drums Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drums Crossroads
      - Drums Crossroads is located in Catawba County
    - Murrays Hill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murrays Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murrays Hill
      - Murrays Hill is located in Catawba County
    - Olivers Crossroads
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olivers Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olivers Crossroads
      - Olivers Crossroads is located in Catawba County
    - Bandy
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bandy
      - Bandy is located in Catawba County
    - Catawba
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catawba have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catawba
      - Catawba is located in Catawba County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 627 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Catawba <4>
Cleveland County
- County Website: www.clevelandcounty.com/
- County Seat for Cleveland: Shelby
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Olive Grove
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olive Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olive Grove
    - Olive Grove is located in Cleveland County
  - Casar
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casar
    - Casar is located in Cleveland County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 292 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Casar <4>
  - Toluca
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toluca have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toluca
    - Toluca is located in Cleveland County
  - Cleveland Mills ‑ Historic
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cleveland Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cleveland Mills
    - Cleveland Mills is located in Cleveland County
  - Knob Creek
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knob Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Creek
    - Knob Creek is located in Cleveland County
  - Belwood
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belwood
    - Belwood is located in Cleveland County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 963 people
  - Delight
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delight
    - Delight is located in Cleveland County
  - Rockdale
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
    - Rockdale is located in Cleveland County
  - Five Points
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
    - Five Points is located in Cleveland County
  - Bingham Bridge ‑ Historic
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bingham Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bingham Bridge
    - Bingham Bridge is located in Cleveland County
  - Fallston
    (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fallston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fallston
    - Fallston is located in Cleveland County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 610 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fallston <4>
  - Lawndale
    (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawndale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawndale
    - Lawndale is located in Cleveland County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 589 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawndale <4>
  - Continue List (23 more) ...
    - Polkville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Polkville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polkville
      - Polkville is located in Cleveland County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 552 people
    - Campcall
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campcall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campcall
      - Campcall is located in Cleveland County
    - New House
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New House have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New House
      - New House is located in Cleveland County
    - Baker Crossroads
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baker Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baker Crossroads
      - Baker Crossroads is located in Cleveland County
    - Beam Mill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beam Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beam Mill
      - Beam Mill is located in Cleveland County
    - Double Shoals
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Double Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Double Shoals
      - Double Shoals is located in Cleveland County
    - Wilson ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
      - Wilson is located in Cleveland County
    - Kingstown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingstown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingstown
      - Kingstown is located in Cleveland County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 682 people
    - Metcalf
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Metcalf have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Metcalf
      - Metcalf is located in Cleveland County
    - Rehobeth
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rehobeth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rehobeth
      - Rehobeth is located in Cleveland County
    - Rock Ford
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Ford
      - Rock Ford is located in Cleveland County
    - Zion
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion
      - Zion is located in Cleveland County
    - New Prospect
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Prospect have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Prospect
      - New Prospect is located in Cleveland County
    - Waco
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waco
      - Waco is located in Cleveland County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 319 people
    - Washburn
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washburn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washburn
      - Washburn is located in Cleveland County
    - Allen Acres
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allen Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen Acres
      - Allen Acres is located in Cleveland County
    - Allendale
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allendale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allendale
      - Allendale is located in Cleveland County
    - Crestmont Heights
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestmont Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestmont Heights
      - Crestmont Heights is located in Cleveland County
    - Lattimore
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lattimore have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lattimore
      - Lattimore is located in Cleveland County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 454 people
    - Pinehurst Acres
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinehurst Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinehurst Acres
      - Pinehurst Acres is located in Cleveland County
    - Ross Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ross Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ross Grove
      - Ross Grove is located in Cleveland County
    - Vestavia
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vestavia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vestavia
      - Vestavia is located in Cleveland County
    - Woodsdale
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodsdale
      - Woodsdale is located in Cleveland County
Gaston County
- County Website: www.co.gaston.nc.us/
- County Seat for Gaston: Gastonia
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Dellview
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dellview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dellview
    - Dellview is located in Gaston County
    - Population from the 2010 Census: 13 people
  - Carolina
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carolina have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolina
    - Carolina is located in Gaston County
  - Hidden Valley
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Valley
    - Hidden Valley is located in Gaston County
  - White Pines
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Pines
    - White Pines is located in Gaston County
  - Cherryville
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherryville
    - Cherryville is located in Gaston County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 6,138 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cherryville <4>
Iredell County
- County Website: www.co.iredell.nc.us/
- County Seat for Iredell: Statesville
- Genealogy Websites ...
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Moores ‑ Historic
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moores
    - Moores is located in Iredell County
  - Sharon
    (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharon
    - Sharon is located in Iredell County
Lincoln County
- County Website: www.co.lincoln.nc.us/
- County Seat for Lincoln: Lincolnton
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Laurel Hill
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Hill
    - Laurel Hill is located in Lincoln County
  - Henry
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
    - Henry is located in Lincoln County
  - Cat Square
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cat Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cat Square
    - Cat Square is located in Lincoln County
  - Seagles Store ‑ Historic
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seagles Store have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seagles Store
    - Seagles Store is located in Lincoln County
  - Hulls Crossroads
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hulls Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hulls Crossroads
    - Hulls Crossroads is located in Lincoln County
  - Vale
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vale
    - Vale is located in Lincoln County
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vale <4>
  - North Brook ‑ Historic
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Brook
    - North Brook is located in Lincoln County
  - Dora
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dora
    - Dora is located in Lincoln County
  - Flay
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flay have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flay
    - Flay is located in Lincoln County
  - Orleans
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orleans have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orleans
    - Orleans is located in Lincoln County
  - Reepsville
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reepsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reepsville
    - Reepsville is located in Lincoln County
  - Daniels ‑ Historic
    (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daniels have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daniels
    - Daniels is located in Lincoln County
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    - Pleasant ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant
      - Pleasant is located in Lincoln County
    - Johnstown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnstown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnstown
      - Johnstown is located in Lincoln County
    - Wilsonville ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilsonville
      - Wilsonville is located in Lincoln County
    - Lincolnton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolnton
      - Lincolnton is located in Lincoln County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 11,522 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lincolnton <4>
    - Crouse
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crouse have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crouse
      - Crouse is located in Lincoln County
    - Polkadot
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Polkadot have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polkadot
      - Polkadot is located in Lincoln County
    - Roseland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseland
      - Roseland is located in Lincoln County
    - Boger City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boger City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boger City
      - Boger City is located in Lincoln County
    - Goodsonville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodsonville
      - Goodsonville is located in Lincoln County
    - Laboratory
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laboratory have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laboratory
      - Laboratory is located in Lincoln County
    - Lithia Springs
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lithia Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lithia Springs
      - Lithia Springs is located in Lincoln County
    - South Lincolnton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Lincolnton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Lincolnton
      - South Lincolnton is located in Lincoln County
    - Pumpkin Center
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pumpkin Center have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pumpkin Center
      - Pumpkin Center is located in Lincoln County
    - Southside
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southside have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southside
      - Southside is located in Lincoln County
McDowell County
- County Seat for McDowell: Marion
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Patten
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patten
    - Patten is located in McDowell County
  - Dysartsville
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dysartsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dysartsville
    - Dysartsville is located in McDowell County
  - Mountain Home ‑ Historic
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Home have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Home
    - Mountain Home is located in McDowell County
  - Nebo
    (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nebo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nebo
    - Nebo is located in McDowell County
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nebo <4>
  - Ashford
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashford
    - Ashford is located in McDowell County
  - Clinchfield
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clinchfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinchfield
    - Clinchfield is located in McDowell County
  - Jacktown
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacktown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacktown
    - Jacktown is located in McDowell County
  - Stumptown
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stumptown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stumptown
    - Stumptown is located in McDowell County
  - East Marion
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Marion
    - East Marion is located in McDowell County
  - Hankins
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hankins have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hankins
    - Hankins is located in McDowell County
  - Marion
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
    - Marion is located in McDowell County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 7,937 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <4>
  - North Cove Crossing
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Cove Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Cove Crossing
    - North Cove Crossing is located in McDowell County
  - Continue List (18 more) ...
    - North Cove
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Cove
      - North Cove is located in McDowell County
    - Fero
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fero have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fero
      - Fero is located in McDowell County
    - Glenwood
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood
      - Glenwood is located in McDowell County
    - Sevier
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sevier have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sevier
      - Sevier is located in McDowell County
    - Vein Mountain
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vein Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vein Mountain
      - Vein Mountain is located in McDowell County
    - Garden Creek
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Creek
      - Garden Creek is located in McDowell County
    - Toms Creek
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toms Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toms Creek
      - Toms Creek is located in McDowell County
    - West Marion
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Marion
      - West Marion is located in McDowell County
    - Woodlawn
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      - Woodlawn is located in McDowell County
    - Pleasant Gardens
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Gardens
      - Pleasant Gardens is located in McDowell County
    - Providence
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
      - Providence is located in McDowell County
    - Sugar Hill
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Hill
      - Sugar Hill is located in McDowell County
    - Little Switzerland
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Switzerland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Switzerland
      - Little Switzerland is located in McDowell County
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little Switzerland <4>
    - Glenlaurel
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenlaurel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenlaurel
      - Glenlaurel is located in McDowell County
    - Osborne Knob
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osborne Knob have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osborne Knob
      - Osborne Knob is located in McDowell County
    - Wildacres
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildacres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildacres
      - Wildacres is located in McDowell County
    - Greenlee
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlee
      - Greenlee is located in McDowell County
    - Sunnyvale
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyvale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyvale
      - Sunnyvale is located in McDowell County
Mitchell County
- County Website: www.mitchellcounty.org/
- County Seat for Mitchell: Bakersville
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Altapass
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Altapass have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altapass
    - Altapass is located in Mitchell County
  - Kalmia
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kalmia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kalmia
    - Kalmia is located in Mitchell County
  - Grassy Creek
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grassy Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grassy Creek
    - Grassy Creek is located in Mitchell County
  - Spruce Pine
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spruce Pine
    - Spruce Pine is located in Mitchell County
    - Population from the 2020 Census: 2,126 people
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spruce Pine <4>
  - Strawberry Ridge
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Ridge
    - Strawberry Ridge is located in Mitchell County
  - Minpro
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minpro have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minpro
    - Minpro is located in Mitchell County
  - Penland
    (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penland
    - Penland is located in Mitchell County
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Penland <4>
  - Estatoe
    (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estatoe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estatoe
    - Estatoe is located in Mitchell County
Rutherford County
- County Website: www.rutherfordcountync.gov/
- County Seat for Rutherford: Rutherfordton
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Golden ‑ Historic
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden
    - Golden is located in Rutherford County
  - Duncans Creek
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duncans Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncans Creek
    - Duncans Creek is located in Rutherford County
  - Hollis
    (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollis
    - Hollis is located in Rutherford County
  - Sunshine
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunshine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine
    - Sunshine is located in Rutherford County
  - Trio ‑ Historic
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trio have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trio
    - Trio is located in Rutherford County
  - Mount Pisgah ‑ Historic
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pisgah
    - Mount Pisgah is located in Rutherford County
  - Hopewell
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
    - Hopewell is located in Rutherford County
  - Tate ‑ Historic
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tate
    - Tate is located in Rutherford County
  - Thermal City
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thermal City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thermal City
    - Thermal City is located in Rutherford County
  - Westminster
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westminster have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westminster
    - Westminster is located in Rutherford County
  - Logan
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Logan have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logan
    - Logan is located in Rutherford County
  - Union Mills
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Mills
    - Union Mills is located in Rutherford County
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union Mills <4>
  - Continue List (9 more) ...
    - Washburn
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washburn
      - Washburn is located in Rutherford County
    - Harmon ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmon
      - Harmon is located in Rutherford County
    - Corinth
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corinth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      - Corinth is located in Rutherford County
    - Cuba ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cuba have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuba
      - Cuba is located in Rutherford County
    - Mount Vernon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vernon
      - Mount Vernon is located in Rutherford County
    - Concord
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      - Concord is located in Rutherford County
    - Ellenboro
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellenboro have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellenboro
      - Ellenboro is located in Rutherford County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 830 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellenboro <4>
    - Bostic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bostic have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bostic
      - Bostic is located in Rutherford County
      - Population from the 2020 Census: 379 people
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bostic <4>
    - Gilkey
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilkey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilkey
      - Gilkey is located in Rutherford County
Watauga County
- County Website: www.wataugacounty.org/
- County Seat for Watauga: Boone
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
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  - Green Hill
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
    - Green Hill is located in Watauga County
  - Laurel Park
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
    - Laurel Park is located in Watauga County
  - Ansley Heights
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ansley Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ansley Heights
    - Ansley Heights is located in Watauga County
  - Boone Fork
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boone Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boone Fork
    - Boone Fork is located in Watauga County
  - Echo Park
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Park
    - Echo Park is located in Watauga County
  - Hemlock Ridge
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Ridge
    - Hemlock Ridge is located in Watauga County
  - Kelsey
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelsey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelsey
    - Kelsey is located in Watauga County
  - Mayview Park
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayview Park
    - Mayview Park is located in Watauga County
  - Penley ‑ Historic
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penley
    - Penley is located in Watauga County
  - Aho
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aho have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aho
    - Aho is located in Watauga County
  - Mill Ridge
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Ridge
    - Mill Ridge is located in Watauga County
  - Ski Mountain
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ski Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ski Mountain
    - Ski Mountain is located in Watauga County
  - Continue List (10 more) ...
    - Powderhorn Mountain
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powderhorn Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powderhorn Mountain
      - Powderhorn Mountain is located in Watauga County
    - Valley Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Creek
      - Valley Creek is located in Watauga County
    - Foscoe
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foscoe
      - Foscoe is located in Watauga County
      - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Foscoe <4>
    - Shulls Mill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shulls Mill
      - Shulls Mill is located in Watauga County
    - Sorrento Skies
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sorrento Skies have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sorrento Skies
      - Sorrento Skies is located in Watauga County
    - Bamboo
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bamboo
      - Bamboo is located in Watauga County
    - Hogetown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hogetown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hogetown
      - Hogetown is located in Watauga County
    - Hounds Ear
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hounds Ear have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hounds Ear
      - Hounds Ear is located in Watauga County
    - Poplar Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Grove
      - Poplar Grove is located in Watauga County
    - Triplett
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Triplett have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triplett
      - Triplett is located in Watauga County
Wilkes County
- County Website: www.wilkescounty.net/
- County Seat for Wilkes: Wilkesboro
- Genealogy Websites ...
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- Nearest Communities to Drexel ...
  - These communities are listed by their distance from Drexel.
  - Elkville
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkville
    - Elkville is located in Wilkes County
  - Darby
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darby have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darby
    - Darby is located in Wilkes County
  - Denny ‑ Historic
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denny have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denny
    - Denny is located in Wilkes County
  - Ferguson
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferguson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferguson
    - Ferguson is located in Wilkes County
    - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferguson <4>
  - Thankful
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thankful have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thankful
    - Thankful is located in Wilkes County
  - Oakdale
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
    - Oakdale is located in Wilkes County
  - Hendrix ‑ Historic
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hendrix have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hendrix
    - Hendrix is located in Wilkes County
  - Mount Zion
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Zion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Zion
    - Mount Zion is located in Wilkes County
  - Cosfort ‑ Historic
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cosfort have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cosfort
    - Cosfort is located in Wilkes County
  - Goulds ‑ Historic
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goulds have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goulds
    - Goulds is located in Wilkes County
  - Boomer
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boomer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boomer
    - Boomer is located in Wilkes County
  - Ready Branch
    (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
    - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ready Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ready Branch
    - Ready Branch is located in Wilkes County

Footnotes ...

<1>	Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Drexel) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Drexel. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7566, Longitude: -81.6083 In this case, the coordinates for Drexel have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>	Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking. We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.

Nearest Communities to Drexel,Listed County-By-County

Footnotes ...

Nearest Communities to Drexel,
Listed County-By-County