Many people like to refer to Mount Airy as May Berry because American legend Andy Griffith was born there. It was his wonderful experiences in the town of Mount Airy that allowed him to play his characters with such convincing ease. The town is a great place to live as well. You'll find some great deals on amazing homes here.

The governmental affairs of the City of Mount Airy, North Carolina are run from a modern facility completed in 1978 and located at 300 South Main Street. The City of Mount Airy is a beautiful serene community located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Mount Airy won the All America City Award in 1994 and was the first City in the nation to win the STAR award for its superb safety program.

The official seal of the City was adopted in 1977, depicting the diversity of some of our major industries at that time: furniture, textiles, and the Granite Quarry. After the City’s incorporation in 1885, the granite quarry began large scale production 1889, the first furniture factory began work in 1895 and the tobacco factories sprang up all over town. July 15, 1976 Mount Airy’s name was changed from the Town of Mount Airy to the City of Mount Airy.