Buncombe County was formed in 1791 from Burke County and Rutherford County.

Burke County was formed in 1777 from Rowan County.

Catawba County was formed in 1842 from Lincoln County.

Cleveland County was formed in 1841 from Lincoln County and Rutherforfd County.

Gaston County was formed in 1846 from Lincoln County.

Henderson County was formed in 1838 from Buncombe County.

Lincoln County was formed in 1778 from Tryon County.

Mecklenburg County was formed in 1762 from the western part of Anson County

McDowell County was formed in 1842 from Burke County and Rutheford County.

Polk County was formed in 1855 from Henderson County.

Rutherford County was formed in 1799 from Burke County and Tryon County.