Cherryville

Also known as Cherryville, North Carolina, Cherryville, NC

human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Key facts

Country: United States
State: North Carolina
County: Gaston
Mayor: Henry Lee Beam
Total: 5.53 sq mi (14.33 km )
Land: 5.52 sq mi (14.30 km )
Water: 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km )
Elevation: 955 ft (291 m)
Density: 1,101/sq mi (425.1/km )
Time zone: UTC−5 ( Eastern (EST) )
Summer dst: UTC−4 (EDT)
Fips code: 37-12340
Website: www .cityofcherryville .com

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Article

Cherryville (/ˈtʃɜr.vəl/) (Chur-vull) is a city in northwestern Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cherryville had a population of 6,078. The New Year's Shooters celebrate the area's German heritage by beginning each year with a customary chant and the honorary shooting of muskets. Cherryville is located approximately 38 miles (61 km) west of Charlotte and 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Gastonia.

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