Area Maps Nestled in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Rowan County is an ideally centralized location. With four major transportation corridors, Rowan County offers plenty of access, no matter what type of business or industry you’re looking to locate. Rowan County doesn’t have just one treasure to brag about, as you may have heard of: Cheerwine Food Lion Freightliner N.C. Transportation Museum Salisbury’s Historic Downtown