Welcome is a census-designated place (CDP) in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,162 at the 2010 census. It is nationally known as the home of Richard Childress Racing. In addition, Walker and Associates, Inc., a nationwide communication value-add distribution is headquartered here. The town motto is “Welcome to Welcome, A Friendly Place,” as posted on the welcoming sign. Neighboring communities and municipalities include Midway, Arcadia, and Lexington.
| Name: | Welcome CDP |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 57 |
| LSAD Description: | CDP (suffix) |
| State: | North Carolina |
| County: | Davidson County |
| Elevation: | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Total Area: | 9.31 sq mi (24.12 km²) |
| Land Area: | 9.31 sq mi (24.12 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 4,131 |
| Population Density: | 443.57/sq mi (171.27/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 27374 |
| Area code: | 336 |
| FIPS code: | 3771760 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0996936 |
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History
Beulah Church of Christ Cemetery, Good Hope Methodist Church Cemetery, and Waggoner Graveyard are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Geography
Welcome is located at 35°54′17″N 80°15′9″W / 35.90472°N 80.25250°W / 35.90472; -80.25250 (35.904822, -80.252481).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.4 square miles (24 km), all land.
See also
Map of North Carolina State and its subdivision:- Alamance
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