One of the stars of The Andy Griffith Show was the town of Mayberry itself, which was based on the real hometown of Andy Griffith. What state was Mayberry in?

Mayberry, North Carolina was based on Mt. Airy, North Carolina, which is where Andy Griffith grew up. Mount Airy is also known as Mayberry and called by both names by people who live there. According to the series itself, the town of Mayberry was named for fictional founder Lord Mayberry.

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