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Lenoir, North Carolina

Population: 14,192
Located in Caldwell County

Lenoir is a growing, progressive City with a strong community spirit and exceptional quality of life with a population of 15,902. The city is also known as the Furniture Capital of the South with manufacturers such as Broyhill Furniture Industries, Kincaid Furniture Co., Bernhardt Furniture Co., Thomasville Furniture Co., and Fairfield Chair Co.

The Main Street of Lenoir is currently undergoing revitalization to strengthen the existing central downtown business district to promote growth of this district while maintaining and preserving its unique architectural and historic character. Diversified events that are held annually are the Bluegrass Festival, Sculpture Competition, Harambee Festival, Christmas Parade, and Lenoir Optimist Horse Show, which provide exciting activities for all ages.

The ocean breezes causing seasonal changes to be less than those experienced in the western part of the state moderate the heat of summer and the cold of winter. Occasionally snow falls but seldom lasts more than a day or two. Temperatures average a mild 44 to 48 degrees in the winter months and rise above 80 degrees in the summer.

Lenoir has plenty of relatively flat land for walking and bike riding; yet enough hilly terrain to allow for challenging golf courses, and beautiful landscapes. Not far from Lenoir is the Pisgah National Forest, with plenty of walking and hiking trails for the adventurous sort.

The best part about Lenoir is that the cost of housing doesn't seem to have caught up with the nation's prices and you will find some of the most inexpensive, yet excellent housing in the region right here in Lenoir!

And with plenty of furniture stores here, as well as outlet stores employment opportunities abound! So come and see why Lenoir is undergoing a revitalization and come and be a part of the new Lenoir!

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