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Cabarrus County is located in the south central section of the state, bordered by the North Carolina counties of Stanly, Union, Mecklenburg, Iredell, and Rowan. The county was formed in 1792 from part of Mecklenburg County. It was named in honor of Stephen Cabarrus of Edenton, who was a member of the North Carolina State Legislature several times, and Speaker of the House of Commons four times.
About the Cabarrus County Government. Cabarrus County is organized by the County-Manager form of government whereby a professional manager is accountable to those elected to office. Cabarrus County is governed by a fiveâmember Board of Commissioners, elected at large in countywide elections to serve four-year staggered terms.