High Shoals, NC
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- 771 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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About High Shoals
High Shoals gets its name from the rocky shoals along the South Fork Catawba River, which winds right through town. Tucked into northern Gaston County between Gastonia and Lincolnton, the community grew around an 18th-century ironworks and later thrived as a textile mill village. Today, it is a quiet, leafy riverside spot with deep historical roots and a relaxed rural feel.
If you are thinking about moving here, High Shoals offers peaceful, small-town living within an easy drive of both Gastonia and Charlotte. Locals gather at Dean Black Memorial Park for youth baseball games, playground afternoons, and weekend cookouts under the picnic shelter. It is a great fit for anyone looking for friendly neighbors, Gaston County schools, and a calm setting close to regional job centers.
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