About Gastonia
Gastonia, North Carolina is one of the larger cities in Gaston County with a population of well over 77,000 residents. Gastonia was named after William Gaston, a respected jurist and United States Representative from the state of North Carolina. Located just minutes from Charlotte, Gastonnia has a history as a center for textile manufacturing, which remains important to the local economy today. The suburban city offers tons of shopping, beautiful parks and gardens, and enjoyable activities to keep residents and visitors substantially active.