Tryon North Carolina Map

About Tryon, North Carolina

Tryon is a locality in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,562. The population density is 302.0 people per km². Tryon is located at 35.2088°N, 82.2379°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Tryon is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28016, 28782.

Tryon occupies a landscape defined by the subtle, persistent push of the earth into quiet slopes and verdant valleys. It lies 6.6 miles north of Kings Mountain, NC (from Kings Mountain, NC: bearing 9°T), and is situated 9.3 miles northwest of Gastonia. The air here holds a distinct coolness, especially as the sun retreats behind the distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains that anchor the horizon some seventy-one miles to the west. Water moves with deliberation through the area, with the stillness of Martin Marietta Holding Lake providing a reflective surface for the changing sky, while the flow of Little Beaverdam Creek marks the ground just a mile away. The landscape remains defined by these modest elevations and the dense, dark greenery of the woods that soften the edges of the land, creating a setting where the light at dusk appears to linger, turning the fields into bruised shades of violet and gold.

Tryon evolved from the intersection of agrarian roots and a long-standing reputation as a retreat for those seeking the restorative properties of the inland climate. The local economy and daily character remain tied to this legacy of quiet industry, where the pace is governed by the needs of the land rather than the frantic demands of the modern clock. A short distance away, Gaston County Park serves as a quiet reminder of the commitment to preserving the native terrain, providing a space where the rhythm of the seasons takes precedence over human activity. Life in Tryon flows with a measured, deliberate quality, reflecting a history that values the neighborly exchange and the slow, steady cultivation of a place that feels entirely its own.

About This Tryon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tryon, North Carolina. Coordinates: 35.208808, -82.2379. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Tryon includes the ZIP code (28016, 28782), telephone area code (704, 980, 828), county seat of Gaston County (Gastonia), and school district assignment (Polk County Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.