Cowans Ford
in Lincoln County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.427 and -80.957 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 25' 36" and W -80° 57' 24"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:31 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:47 am and 6:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Cowans Ford

Cowans Ford in Lincoln County (North Carolina) is a city located in United States about 322 mi (or 519 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Cowans Ford is now 02:31 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Cowans Ford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 91 mi (or 147 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 9 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Charlotte, Gastonia, Lincolnton, Newton and Statesville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

22°C (72 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Residence Inn Charlotte Lake Norman

Address
4,0 mi
16830 Kenton Drive
28078 Huntersville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Candlewood Suites HUNTERSVILLE-LAKE NORMAN AREA

Address
4,8 mi
16530 Northcross Drive
28078 HUNTERSVILLE
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Charlotte Lake Norman

Address
4,8 mi
16700 Northcross Drive
28078 Huntersville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Charlotte-North-Lake Norman NC

Address
6,0 mi
19501 Statesville Road
28031 Cornelius
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Huntersville Inn & Suites

Address
4,9 mi
16508 Northcross Drive
28078 Huntersville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn & Suites

Address
5,7 mi
19521 Liverpool Pkwy.
28031 Cornelius
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Clarion Inn Cornelius

Address
5,8 mi
19608 Liverpool Parkway
28031 Cornelius
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge & Suites Lake Norman

Address
6,1 mi
20740 Torrence Chapel Rd.
28031 Cornelius
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MICROTEL CORNELIUS LAKE NORMAN

Address
6,2 mi
20820 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
28031 Cornelius
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN CORNELIUS LAKE NORMAN

Address
6,2 mi
19901 HOLIDAY LANE I-77 EXIT 28
28031 Cornelius
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Published: June 21, 2011
Length: 29:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: March 21, 2013
Length: 30:18 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station

Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station is a hydroelectric power plant and dam located near Huntersville, North Carolina, approximately 20 miles north of Charlotte on Lake Norman. It is the largest conventional hydro station owned by Duke Energy, generating up to 350 MW of power. Three units began generating electricity in 1963, with a fourth unit beginning operation in 1967. Cowans Ford Dam impounds the Catawba River to create Lake Norman, the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina.

Located at 35.4349, -80.9584 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina, Buildings and structures in Lincoln County, North Carolina, Buildings and structures in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Dams in North Carolina, Duke Energy dams, Dams completed in 1963, Energy infrastructure completed in 1963, Energy infrastructure completed in 1967

Southlake Christian Academy

SouthLake Christian Academy is a small private Christian school that provides transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. SouthLake is located in Huntersville, North Carolina. SouthLake has been operating since 1994. SouthLake Christian Academy is a ministry of SouthLake Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Located at 35.4285, -80.9362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Private elementary schools in North Carolina, Private high schools in North Carolina, Private middle schools in North Carolina, Schools in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Battle of Cowan's Ford

The Battle of Cowan's Ford was a battle in the Southern Theater of Cornwallis's 1780–1782 Campaign that eventually led to the British Army's surrender at Yorktown during the American Revolutionary War. It was fought on 1 February 1781 at Cowan's ford on the Catawba River in northwestern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, between a force of about 5,000 British and fewer than a thousand Americans who were attempting to slow the British advance across the river.

Located at 35.4283, -80.9519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of the American Revolutionary War, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, North Carolina in the American Revolution, 1781 in the United States, 1781 in North Carolina, Conflicts in 1781

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