The following is a list of schools located in McDowell County:

In 1890, it was the largest town in McDowell County with a population of 875.

The population was 968 at the 2010 census, making it the second largest city in McDowell County.

In McDowell County, there are strong feelings on both sides.

Most sources of jobs do not come to McDowell County.

By 1795, it was Morris who owned most of the land that is now McDowell County.

Below is partial listing of known unincorporated communities within McDowell County.

This latter land grant was said to have covered most of the present McDowell County.

Incorporated as a city in 1893, it is the county seat of McDowell County.

McDowell County is named in his honor.