Founded in 1849 when it was split off from Orange County, Alamance County gets its name from a local Native American word for the blue mud which is prevalent in some of the area creeks and streams.  Today, Alamance County is the home of more than 120,000 people who live in growing communities, as well as rural areas.

This section is dedicated to providing you with information about Alamance County and the people, places, and events that unite us as a community.  

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