Three U.S. Towns Named Gastonia: NC, OR, TX

The Trio

1. Gastonia, North Carolina — Largest (80K+), Gaston County seat, Charlotte metro, textile heritage.
2. Gastonia, Oregon — Unincorporated community, Douglas County, near Reedsport (coastal).
3. Gastonia, Texas — Ghost town / historic site, Gonzales County, founded 1850s, faded post-railroad bypass.

Name Origin

All likely honour William Gaston (1778–1844), NC jurist / Congressman, or his family — common naming pattern for railroad towns.