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Where is Eden Located? - Eden is a city located in the Concho County of North Carolina, United States. Eden lies between 40.8823215 Degrees North latitudes and 74.0831971 Degrees West longitudes.
Location Map of Eden, North Carolina
Eden Map, North Carolina, USA
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Where is Eden Located?
Eden is a city located in the Concho County of North Carolina, United States. Eden lies between 40.8823215 Degrees North latitudes and 74.0831971 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Eden city is 15421 people and the city has a total area of 14.2 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
Transportation and Connectivity in Eden, North Carolina
Transportation
Details
Airport Name
Piedmont Triad International Airport
IATA Code
GSO
Port
None
Major Highways
U.S. Route 220, U.S. Route 311, North Carolina Highway 14, North Carolina Highway 87
Train/Amtrak Service
Nearest Amtrak station at Greensboro
Local Bus/Transit Service
Rockingham County ACCESS Transportation
U.S. Route 220 — Primary north-south highway connecting Eden with Martinsville, Greensboro, and central North Carolina.
U.S. Route 311 — Connects Eden with Madison, Winston-Salem, and the North Carolina Piedmont.
North Carolina Highway 14 — Links the city with Reidsville and Virginia state routes.
North Carolina Highway 87 — Regional highway serving Rockingham County and nearby communities.
Places to Visit in Eden, North Carolina
Landmark Name
Type
Mayo River State Park
State Park
Smith River Greenway
Greenway
Freedom Park
City Park
Eden Historical Museum
Museum
Leaksville Commercial Historic District
Historic District
Spray Cotton Mills Historic District
Historic Site
Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail
Nature Trail
Lynrock Golf Course
Recreation Area
Hanging Rock State Park
State Park
Dan River Basin Greenway
Riverfront Trail
Colleges and Universities in Eden, North Carolina
Institution Name
Type
Level
Notable For
Rockingham Community College
Public
Community College
Career and workforce training
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Public
University
Research and liberal arts
North Carolina A&T State University
Public
University
Engineering and agriculture
Greensboro College
Private
University
Liberal arts education
High Point University
Private
University
Business and health sciences
Patrick & Henry Community College
Public
Community College
Technical education
Danville Community College
Public
Community College
Transfer and workforce programs
Rockingham County Schools
Public
K–12 District
Public education
Waterbodies in Eden, North Carolina
Smith River, Dan River, Mayo River, Belews Lake, Cascade Creek, Matrimony Creek, Town Creek, Hogan Creek
Golf Courses in Eden, North Carolina
Lynrock Golf Course, Deep Springs Country Club, Oak Hills Golf Club, Meadow Greens Country Club, Bryan Park Golf Course, Maple Chase Golf & Country Club, Cedarbrook Country Club, Greensboro National Golf Club
Eden, North Carolina — Key Historical Facts
Eden was incorporated in 1967 through the consolidation of the former towns of Leaksville, Spray, and Draper.
The city's growth was driven by textile manufacturing, with large cotton mills operating along the Smith and Dan rivers for more than a century.
The Spray Cotton Mills became one of the largest textile manufacturing complexes in the southern United States during the early 20th century.
Its location along important rail lines and river corridors helped establish Eden as a major industrial center in Rockingham County.
Many of the city's historic mill buildings and commercial districts remain preserved, reflecting its rich manufacturing heritage.
Today, Eden is known for its scenic riverfront parks, outdoor recreation, historic neighborhoods, and access to Mayo River State Park.
