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High Point, North Carolina

Located in Guilford County, North Carolina, High Point was established in 1859. High Point hosts the world's largest home furnishings trade show twice a year. Once called the 'Furniture Capital of the World' with hundreds of manufacturers.
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Founded 1859 | Population 116,000 | Peak 116,000 (2024) | County Guilford County

Top 10 Most Important Events for High Point, North Carolina

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1859Railroad Highest Point: Named for highest point on NC Railroad.
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1905Furniture Industry Boom: Becomes 'Furniture Capital of the World.'.
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1909Furniture Market Begins: International Home Furnishings Market; world's largest.
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1990Furniture Manufacturing Decline: Offshoring to Asia reduces local manufacturing.
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2023Market Still Draws Buyers: Despite manufacturing decline, furniture market continues.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1859 Transport
Railroad Highest Point
1905 Industry
Furniture Industry Boom
1909 Business
Furniture Market Begins
1990 Business
Furniture Manufacturing Decline
2023 Business
Market Still Draws Buyers

Did You Know?

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High Point hosts the world's largest home furnishings trade show twice a year.
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Once called the 'Furniture Capital of the World' with hundreds of manufacturers.
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Named for being the highest point on the original North Carolina Railroad.
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High Point is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
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High Point was founded in 1859.
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