History of High Point, North Carolina
High Point is a city in North Carolina, United States. As of the 2005 the city had a total population of 101,852 according to the US Census Breau. (2007 estimates place the city's population at around 105,000).
High Point is known for its furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing. It is generally regarded as the "Furniture Capital of the World" and "North Carolina's International City" due to the bi-annual High Point Market that attracts 100,000 exhibitors and buyers from around the world. The area code is 336.
It is home to one of the few Bentley dealerships in the southeast.
Most of the city is located in Guilford County, North Carolina|Guilford County, with portions spilling into neighboring Randolph County, North Carolina|Randolph, Davidson County, North Carolina|Davidson, and Forsyth County, North Carolina|Forsyth counties. High Point is North Carolina's only city that extends into four counties.
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