(rÄ­-pÅ­bâ²lÄ­-kÉn) adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a republic. 2. Favoring a republic as the best form of government. 3. Republican Of, relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to the Republican Party of the United States.
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.
Purlear, North Carolina. Purlear is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. Purlear is 2.65 miles (4.26 km) west of Millers Creek. Purlear has a post office with ZIP code 28665. Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest is located in Purlear.