Archdale

History

Archdale, previously known as Bush Hill, began as a predominantly Quaker settlement and received the name "Archdale" as a tribute to John Archdale, a lord proprietor and an early Quaker governor. It was incorporated as a city in July 1969. Water and sewer service were needed because the area was "heavy clay". Voters in the area held a referendum, though residents of Trinity decided not to join Archdale. The Moses Hammond House and Harper House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Jerry W. Tillman (1940–2023), North Carolina legislator, was born in Archdale.

Geography

Archdale is located primarily in Randolph County and extends north into Guilford County. It is bordered to the southwest by the city of Trinity and to the north by the city of High Point. Interstate 85 passes through Archdale, with access from Exits 111 and 113. I-85 leads northeast to Greensboro and southwest to Charlotte. Interstate 74 passes just east of Archdale, leading northwest to Winston-Salem and southeast to Asheboro. According to the United States Census Bureau, Archdale has a total area of , of which , or 0.27%, is water. The city is within the watershed of the Deep River, a tributary of the Cape Fear River. Muddy Creek, a tributary of the Deep River rises within the city limits of Archdale.

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