In the Northern hemisphere, winter is defined meteorologically as December, January, and February. Winter ends and Spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere at the Vernal Equinox, which is at March 20, 2010, at precisely 1:32 P.M. EDT for this year (2010). For more information on the Vernal Equinox, see related links. In the Northern hemisphere, winter is defined meteorologically as December, January, and February.
Welcome to the City of Mount Holly. The City of Mount Holly, NC is located in northeastern Gaston County. Our beautiful city is situated west of Catawba River with a culturally and historically rich community and a thriving economy. Mount Holly is a wonderful place to visit or those who are looking for the perfect place to relocate a business or call home.
Franklin County was created by law in 1785 and formed from Bedford and Henry Counties in1786. Parts of Patrick County were added in 1847-48 and in 1872-73. It was named for Benjamin Franklin. The county seat is in Rocky Mount. The USGenweb Archives Project for Franklin County is up for adoption.