Why you'd want to live in Forsyth
Forsyth County was formed in 1849 from Stokes County. It was named in honor of Brevet Lt. Colonel Benjamin Forsyth, a native of Stokes County who fell on the northern frontier in the War of 1812 during June of 1814. It is in the central section of the state and is bounded by Guilford, Davidson, Davie, Yadkin, and Stokes counties. The present land area is 409.60 square miles and the 2010 population was 350,670. Forsyth County has progressed from its rustic past to a modern community which offers a variety of services to its citizens. via https://www.carolana.com/NC/Counties/forsyth_county_nc.html