Description

Located in northwest Randolph County and a residential suburb of High Point.

History

Settled by Quakers in 1786. Incorporated in 1874 as Bush Hill and named for the abundance of low bushes when the area was settled. The name was changed to Archdale in 1887 to honor John Archdale (c1642-1717) a Quaker and one of the Lords Proprietor of Carolina and Governor from 1694 to 1696. (NC-T11/p12)

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