sentences:  After the American Revolutionary War, in 1788 the western portion of the now much smaller Rowan County was organized as Iredell County, and in 1822 the eastern part became Davidson County.Finally, in 1836 that part of Rowan County north of the South Yadkin River became Davie County and Rowan County was reduced to its present size.The county has worked to attract new industries since much of the textile industry moved offshore in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.