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McLeansville, North Carolina

McLeansville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,021 at the 2010 census.

Geography
McLeansville is located in eastern Guilford County. It is bordered to the west by the city of Greensboro; additionally, an exclave of the city is surrounded by the southern part of the CDP. McLeansville's center is 9 mi east of Greensboro, merely a few blocks north of US 70 (Burlington Road).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 16.2 km2, of which 16.0 sqkm is land and 0.2 sqkm, or 1.23%, is water. South Buffalo Creek forms the western edge of the CDP, flowing north to Buffalo Creek and part of the Reedy Fork Creek–Haw River–Cape Fear River watershed.

The town of McLeansville hosts a grocery store, post office, several small businesses, and several churches. US 70 is the main corridor that links the town to neighboring communities such as Greensboro, Sedalia, Gibsonville, Whitsett and Burlington. Interstate 785 passes thru a small portion of the town, connecting it north to US 29. The town is also home to a Publix Supermarket distribution center, situated along US 70. It was finished in 2022 at an estimated cost of $300 million. Areas bordering the town, particularly to the north, are characterized by rolling farmland, wooded areas, and suburban homes. Several strip malls with grocery stores and other businesses are in the outlying areas. The northern edge of McLeansville is accessible via US 29 and Hicone Road (Exit 136) from Greensboro; here, visitors can access Northeast Guilford Middle and High Schools, as well as Boldmoon Preserve, a passive park that features frontage along Reedy Fork Creek, with nature trails and interpretive signage.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,080 people, 439 households, and 331 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 166.8 PD/sqmi. There were 468 housing units at an average density of 72.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.54% White, 2.96% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 1.02% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 439 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,875, and the median income for a family was $51,089. Males had a median income of $34,250 versus $32,083 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,548. About 4.6% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Daughtry, rock band
 * Chris Daughtry, American Idol contestant, lead singer of the band Daughtry
 * Brandon Jones, actor and musician

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Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Oak Ridge is a town in northwestern Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. As of the census of 2020, the town had a population of 7,474. Oak Ridge is 15 mi northwest of the center of Greensboro, North Carolina's third-most populous city. Oak Ridge is a part of the Piedmont Triad urban area.

History
The town is home to Oak Ridge Military Academy, a private, co-educational, college-preparatory military boarding school. Founded in 1852, it is the third-oldest military school in the nation still in operation, and it is the official military school of North Carolina, as designated by the state legislature.

Until the late 1990s, the Oak Ridge area was mostly rural farmland with numerous tobacco farms. However, since its incorporation as a town in 1998, Oak Ridge has seen rapid growth in its population. Many of the area's farms have been sold to developers and turned into upper-class housing developments, and several shopping centers have been built along the NC 68 corridor, especially at its intersection with Oak Ridge Road (NC 150), near the military academy.

Each Easter weekend from 1945 to 2013, the community hosted a popular horse show.

The Jesse Benbow House II, Guilford Mill, and Oak Ridge Military Academy Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Oak Ridge is located in northwestern Guilford County. It is bordered to the north by Stokesdale, to the east by Summerfield, and to the west by Kernersville. North Carolina Highway 150 (named "Oak Ridge Road") leads east to Summerfield, and west to Kernersville. North Carolina Highway 68 is the main north–south highway through town, and leads north to US 158 in Stokesdale, and south to Interstates 73 and 40 on the west side of Greensboro; downtown Greensboro is 15 mi southeast of Oak Ridge. Piedmont Triad International Airport is 5 mi south of the center of Oak Ridge.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.2 km2, of which 39.8 km2 is land and 0.4 km2, or 0.92%, is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,474 people, 2,275 households, and 1,969 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,988 people, 1,382 households, and 1,173 families residing in the town. The population density was 271.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,462 housing units at an average density of 99.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.48% White, 4.21% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.63% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 1,382 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.1% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $74,609, and the median income for a family was $82,070. Males had a median income of $56,250 versus $35,952 for females. The per capita income for the town was $29,346. About 2.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Chris Daughtry, contestant from American Idol and singer of the rock band Daughtry
 * Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR driver; attended local military academy prior to his racing career
 * Kevin Harvick, NASCAR driver; left in 2014
 * Ashnikko, singer and rapper; born here

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Pleasant Garden, North Carolina

Pleasant Garden is a town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States.

As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 5,000.

History
Incorporated in 1997 from Fentress Township, Pleasant Garden was first settled in 1786, and known as a business district by that name from at least 1876.

Geography
Pleasant Garden is situated south of Greensboro, west of Forest Oaks, and north of Climax. It is bordered both east and west by U.S. Route 421 and Old U.S. Highway 220 (Randleman Road) (Respectively), and to the north by Interstate 85.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.4 sqmi, of which 15.3 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.26%) is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,000 people, 1,817 households, and 1,220 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,714 people, 1,783 households, and 1,383 families residing in the town. The population density was 307.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,874 housing units at an average density of 122.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 85.19% White, 11.24% African American, 1.08% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 1,783 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,833, and the median income for a family was $51,818. Males had a median income of $36,052 versus $29,778 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,679. About 8.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Dennis Byrd, defensive tackle at North Carolina State, member of the College Football Hall of Fame
 * Joey Hackett, former NFL tight end
 * Shane Hmiel, former NASCAR driver

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Sedalia, North Carolina

Sedalia is a town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 676.

History
The Dr. Joseph A. McLean House and Palmer Memorial Institute Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Sedalia is located in eastern Guilford County. U.S. Route 70 (Burlington Road) passes through the center of the town, leading east 11 mi to Burlington and west 11 mi to Greensboro. Interstate 40 passes just south of Sedalia, with access from Exit 135 (Rock Creek Dairy Road).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.4 km2, of which 0.02 sqkm, or 0.30%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 618 people, 226 households, and 181 families residing in the town. The population density was 266.8 PD/sqmi. There were 240 housing units at an average density of 103.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 13.92% White, 83.82% African American, 0.16% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 226 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,021, and the median income for a family was $45,469. Males had a median income of $28,571 versus $26,591 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,348. About 9.8% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.

Places of interest
Sedalia is home to the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum on the site of the former Palmer Memorial Institute (1902–1971), a preparatory school for African-American students.

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Stokesdale, North Carolina

Stokesdale is a town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States with small parts in the counties of Rockingham, Forsyth, and Stokes. The population was 5,924 at the 2020 census. Belews Lake is located nearby, and North Carolina Highway 68 and North Carolina Highway 65 both intersect U.S. Route 158 near the town's center.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.5 sqmi, of which 19.4 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.56%) is water. The town is located in the most northwesterly corner of Guilford County, right where the four counties of Forsyth, Stokes, Rockingham, and Guilford come together.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,924 people, 1,837 households, and 1,439 families residing in the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,047 people, 1,201 households, and 962 families residing in the town. The population density was 168.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,268 housing units at an average density of 65.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 90.69% White, 6.95% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.93% of the population.

There were 1,201 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $51,484, and the median income for a family was $58,185. Males had a median income of $37,167 versus $28,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,548. About 5.2% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Stokesdale is home to Stokesdale Elementary School, which serves as the primary school for Pre-K to fifth grade students in the town. Students in Stokesdale continue to attend Northwest Guilford Middle School and Northwest Guilford High School, located to the south in Greensboro. All three schools have Vikings as their mascot and school colors of red, black and white.

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Summerfield, North Carolina

Summerfield is a town in Guilford County, North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,951.

The town is largely regarded as a suburb of Greensboro and as development has grown, the town has slowly transformed from a rural farming area into a bedroom community. It features a town hall, along Oak Ridge Road (aka NC 150), west of Battleground Avenue (aka US 220), as well as a shopping center east of Battleground Avenue and Auburn Road, located on the eastern portion of NC 150. Interstate 73 passes just west of the town's center, connecting with NC 150, and also connecting with US 158 in the northernmost part of the town.

History
The area was settled in about 1769 by Charles Bruce and acquired the name Bruce's Crossroads. In February 1781 patriot forces under General Henry Lee III and British forces under General Banastre Tarleton skirmished at the crossroads during the American Revolutionary War. In 1812 a post office was established, and the community was renamed Summerfield, in homage to evangelist John Summerfield.

Summerfield School Gymnasium and Community Center has a gym that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The Summerfield Historic District was listed in 2005.

Former North Carolina Governor Alexander Martin had a house that he lived in the town square of Summerfield, which is not standing today. George Washington stayed in the house during the Revolutionary War. There is currently a historical home on the square known as the Martin House, but it was lived in by a son of the Governor. Currently, the Martin House is owned by the town of Summerfield.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.3 square miles (70.7 km$2$), of which 27.1 square miles (70.2 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km$2$) (0.62%) is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 10,951 people, 3,902 households, and 3,227 families residing in the town.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 10,232 people, 2,518 households and 2,094 families residing in the town. The population density was 258.9 per square mile (100.0/km$2$). There were 2,653 housing units at an average density of 97.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.47% Caucasian, 4.03% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino were 1.42% of the population.

There were 2,518 households, of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.07.

Age distribution was 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median household income was $71,738, and the median family income was $79,433. Males had a median income of $51,838 versus $32,798 for females. The per capita income for the town was $33,116. About 2.5% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Summerfield serves as home to Summerfield Elementary School which serves as the primary school for grades kindergarten to fifth grade in the town. Summerfield Charter Academy (SCA), a charter school operated by National Heritage Academies is also located in Summerfield and educates children from kindergarten through eighth grade although it is not as open and flexible as most charter schools tend to be. Students of SCA are known as the Summerfield Stampede. Most people in Summerfield attend Northern Guilford Middle School and Northern Guilford High School, while some attend Northern Elementary School, all three located east on Route 150, in proximity to Brown Summit, and having the Nighthawk as their mascot. Some residents attend Northwest Guilford Middle School followed by Northwest Guilford High School, both of which are located nearby in Greensboro. The mascot of the NW schools and Summerfield Elementary School is the Viking.

Notable people

 * Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States
 * Alexander Martin, former North Carolina governor
 * Harold L. Martin, chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University
 * Elizabeth Kitley, American basketball player
 * Elissa Cunane, American basketball player

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Whitsett, North Carolina

Whitsett is a town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 584 at the 2020 census.

History
The Daniel P. Foust House, Foust-Carpenter and Dean Dick Farms, Holly Gate, Low House, William Rankin and Elizabeth Wharton Smith House, Wadsworth Congregational Church, and Whitsett Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 2012, Lenovo announced it would open a manufacturing plant in Whitsett.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 686 people, 279 households, and 215 families residing in the town. The population density was 243.4 PD/sqmi. There were 308 housing units at an average density of 109.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.29% White, 5.98% African American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 279 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $38,958 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,936. About 5.5% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Enfield, North Carolina

Enfield is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States, and was founded in 1740. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 1,864, which reflected a decrease of almost 27% from the population of 2,538 in 2010. It is the oldest town in Halifax County, North Carolina, and was once the world’s largest raw peanut market. Enfield is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The small rural town was site of the Enfield Riots, which helped spark American independence. The Crown governed the area, and Robert Earl Granville, heir of John Lord Carteret, possessed land rights in the district. The riots were set off by a controversy over corrupt agents, land grants, titles, and the collection of quitrents (which often ended up in Granville’s pocket). A group of Colonists — many of them land owners and office holders from Halifax, Edgecombe, and Granville counties — went to Edenton on the night of January 25, 1759, and kidnapped Francis Corbin and a co-agent, Joshua Bodley. Corbin and Bodley were brought to Enfield, where they were thrown in jail for four days and forced to open all land records for public inspection. Corbin returned illegal fees he had collected, but he filed a lawsuit against his abductors after his release.

The suit was eventually dropped, but the Colonial Assembly jailed some of the men who had kidnapped Corbin and Bodley. A group of citizens in Enfield expressed outrage against British tyranny and on May 14, 1759, broke into jail and freed the men.

National Register of Historic Places
Bell-Sherrod House, Bellamy's Mill, Samuel Warren Branch House, The Cellar, Enfield Graded School, Gray Hall, Myrtle Lawn, James H. Parker House, Shell Castle, Strawberry Hill, and Whitaker's Chapel are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has an area of 1.22 sqmi, all land, but Enfield Township comprises 126.8 sqmi.

Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (28.0%), Educational, health and social services (19.3%), Retail trade (10.2%), Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation and food services (10.0%). Narcotics distribution (32.5%).

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,865 people, 1,069 households, and 625 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,347 people, 865 households, and 585 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,960.9 PD/sqmi. There were 960 housing units at an average density of 802.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 19.43% White, 79.25% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 865 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.6% were married couples living together, 32.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,762, and the median income for a family was $22,105. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $18,676 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,033. About 31.3% of families and 34.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.1% of those under age 18 and 29.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John T. Alsop, former mayor of Jacksonville, Florida.
 * Ruth Bellamy (1906-1969), writer, born in Enfield.
 * John Branch Jr. was an American politician who served as U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy, the 19th Governor of the state of North Carolina, and was the sixth and last territorial governor of Florida.
 * George Eastman had a second home in Enfield. Eastman’s most regular vacations were his triannual trips down to Oak Lodge, his rustic hunting retreat in Enfield, North Carolina.

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Halifax, North Carolina

Halifax is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 234 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Halifax County. It is known as "The Birthplace of Freedom" for being the location for the April 12, 1776, adoption of the Halifax Resolves, which was the first official action by a colony calling for independence. Halifax is also home to the Halifax Historic District, a historic site operated by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. Halifax is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 sqmi, all land. Halifax is located on the Roanoke River, near the Fall Line between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions of North Carolina. This location near the head of navigation for the Roanoke, was important in the town's early development.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 170 people, 82 households, and 45 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 344 people, 103 households, and 73 families residing in the town. Preliminary Data from the 2010 Census indicates a declining population. The population density was 761.5 PD/sqmi. There were 123 housing units at an average density of 272.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 63.37% White, 35.17% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.58% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 103 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.7% under the age of 18, 15.1% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,429, and the median income for a family was $47,917. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $29,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,041. About 14.3% of families and 26.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

History
Halifax was established in 1757. It was named for George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, President of the Board of Trade from 1748 to 1761. In January 1759 it became the county seat of the new Halifax County. The town developed into a commercial and political center at the time of the American Revolution. North Carolina's Fourth Provincial Congress met in Halifax in the spring of 1776, and on April 12 adopted the Halifax Resolves.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Michael Ferrall Family Cemetery, William R. Davie House, Eagle Tavern, Halifax County Courthouse, Halifax County Home and Tubercular Hospital, Halifax Historic District, Sally-Billy House, and St. Mark's Episcopal Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On March 9, 2015, an Amtrak passenger train collided with a tractor trailer in Halifax, with part of the train derailing. 55 passengers were injured.

Notable people

 * William Cicero Allen (1859–1952), educator
 * John Branch (1782–1863), politician
 * John R. J. Daniel (1802–1868), politician
 * Junius Daniel (1828–1864), military officer
 * Lucille Gorham (1931–2012), civil rights activist
 * Samuel E. Hogg (1783–1842), politician
 * Bartholomew F. Moore (1801–1878), politician

title: Halifax, North Carolina


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Hobgood, North Carolina

Hobgood is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 348. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 404 people, 165 households, and 117 families residing in the town. The population density was 392.4 PD/sqmi. There were 202 housing units at an average density of 196.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 47.77% White and 52.23% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 165 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 27.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,107, and the median income for a family was $31,500. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,622. About 19.4% of families and 24.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.3% of those under age 18 and 23.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person
Folk singer Tom Winslow was born in Hobgood.

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Littleton, North Carolina

Littleton is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 674 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Littleton was named after William Little, a state senator at the time of founding. In 1882, Littleton College for women was founded with an initial enrollment of eleven students. The college became relatively successful with a peak enrollment of 285 in 1908. On January 22, 1919, the college was destroyed by fire, and without an endowment, it was never rebuilt.

Person's Ordinary and St. Alban's Episcopal Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Originally Littleton was divided between the counties of Warren and Halifax, but on July 1, 1974, an election was made to make Littleton only to be a part of Halifax County.

Little Manor and the Dr. Charles and Susan Skinner House and Outbuildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 692 people, 333 households, and 201 families residing in the town. The population density was 720.5 /mi2. There were 378 housing units at an average density of 393.6 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 54.34% White, 42.77% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 1.16% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 333 households, out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 20.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 68.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 65.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,182, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $22,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,901. About 19.1% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
Littleton is home to the Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum, AKA Bigfoot Museum. as well as the Roanoke Valley Vetrans Museum

Notable people

 * Henry H. Falkener, One of four charter faculty members of NC A&T's State University founding in 1891 United States Senate from North Carolina 19th district, Littleton, Warren County, North Carolina the session of 1889
 * Willis Alston, United States Congressman from North Carolina
 * Ella Baker, Civil Rights leader, SNCC founder
 * William H. Hicks, member of the New Jersey General Assembly from 1972 to 1976
 * P. B. Young, founder of the Norfolk Journal and Guide

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Roanoke Rapids is a city in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 15,754 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Statistical Area, and is also an anchor city of the Rocky Mount-Wilson-Roanoke Rapids CSA, with a total population of 297,726 as of 2018.

Geography
Roanoke Rapids is located in northern Halifax County bordered to the north by Northampton County, with the county line following the Roanoke River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.9 km2, of which 25.8 km2 are land and 0.1 km2, or 0.36%, are water.

The town is located at the eastern edge of the North Carolina Piedmont, on the Roanoke River at the fall line, which marks the area where an upland region (continental bedrock) and a coastal plain (coastal alluvia) meet. The fall line is typically prominent where a river crosses it, for there will usually be rapids or waterfalls. Because of these features, riverboats normally could not travel any further inland. Because settlements needed a port and a ready supply of water power, they often developed where the river crosses the fall line. The Roanoke River and its falls inspired the development of Roanoke Rapids; businessmen such as Sam Patterson and other textile manufacturers used the river to power their mills.

The most prominent example of fall line settlement was the establishment of the cities along the eastern coast of the United States where the Appalachian Rise and the coastal plains meet.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,229 people, 6,051 households, and 3,761 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 15,754 people, 6,437 households, and 4,180 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,019.7 PD/sqmi. There were 7,085 housing units at an average density of 908.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 63.6% White, 31.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 6,437 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 19, 5.9% from 20 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.84 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.51 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,388, and the median income for a family was $51,548 (2012 dollars). About 15.9% of families and 19.9% of individuals were below the poverty line, including 26.4% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Industry
The city was first settled as a mill town, being home to multiple textile mills. Crystal Lee Sutton (Jenkins), was a worker and union organizer for the J.P. Stevens & Co. mill in Roanoke Rapids, upon whose union activities the movie Norma Rae was based. All the textile mills are now closed and nearly 3,000 employees eventually lost their jobs. Roanoke Rapids is now home to a WestRock paper manufacturing facility.

Attractions
Roanoke Rapids is known for its many historical sites. The original Roanoke Rapids High School building or Senior building as it is sometimes referred, opened in 1921 and is still in use. The building embodies many elements of Elizabethan Gothic and Tudor Revival architecture in its castle-like facade. It was built by industrialist Samuel Paterson and designed by renowned architect Hobart Upjohn in a modified H-design. Hobart Upjohn was the grandson of Richard Upjohn, architect of Christ Episcopal Church in Raleigh, North Carolina and Trinity Church, in New York, NY among other notable buildings. The high school is the dominant building in the city's central core and is flanked by another castle-like structure which formerly housed a National Guard Armory. In addition to Roanoke Rapids High School, the Roanoke Canal and Roanoke Rapids Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail is one of the city's oldest historical sites. The 1823 canal lock building has been adapted as a museum to show the significance of the canal system to American westward expansion. It offers an in-depth look at the influential people who pushed for the Roanoke River to become a source of trade and navigation, as well as the commodities that were shipped and traded on the Roanoke River. The trail, over seven miles long, is adjacent to the museum and largely parallel to the Roanoke River.

Roanoke Rapids had planned Carolina Crossroads, an entertainment district founded by a group of local business developers. Attractions were to include the Randy Parton Theater as an anchor for the development, an outdoor amphitheater, a campground, an aquarium, hotels, restaurants, outlet shopping, travel center, several other dinner theaters, and water park. The association between the city and Randy Parton, brother of Dolly Parton, ended in December 2006. The city renamed the theater as the Roanoke Rapids Theater. A Black Widow Billiards Center was also announced by the pool player, Jeanette Lee. Carolina Crossroads and the theater in particular became a controversial matter because of the city's financial exposure. After nearly a decade of failed attempts to lease or sell the theater, the city sold the theater on July 23, 2018.

Notable people

 * James Anderson, former NFL linebacker
 * Brian Barnes, former MLB left-handed pitcher
 * John Armstrong Chaloner, writer
 * James E. Cheek, university president
 * Chris Daughtry, singer and actor
 * Ron Davis, former MLB outfielder
 * David J. Dorsett, vice admiral, Director of Naval Intelligence
 * George Grizzard, actor
 * Nazair Jones, former NFL defensive tackle
 * Meredith Kinleigh, Christian musician
 * Kareem Martin, NFL defensive end
 * J'Vonne Parker, former NFL defensive tackle
 * Crystal Lee Sutton, labor activist
 * Tom Topping, former first team All-American football player at Duke University
 * Fred Vaughan, former colligate football player at NC State University
 * Michael H. Wray, member of the North Carolina General Assembly

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Scotland Neck, North Carolina

Scotland Neck is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. According to the 2010 census, the town population was 2,059. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The Hoffman-Bowers-Josey-Riddick House, Kehukee Primitive Baptist Church, Magnolia, Scotland Neck Historic District, Trinity Church, and Woodstock are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,640 people, 611 households, and 327 families residing in the town.

2000 census
According to the census of 2000, there were 2,362 people, 987 households, and 611 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,935.1 /mi2. There were 1,097 housing units at an average density of 898.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 29.85% White, 68.04% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.10% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.

There were 987 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 24.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,094, and the median income for a family was $27,115. Males had a median income of $24,519 versus $17,328 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,982. About 24.4% of families and 31.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.8% of those under age 18 and 28.2% of those age 65 or over.

Scotland Neck recruited and self supplied an independent volunteer company, 'the Scotland Neck Mounted Riflemen' in 1859. At the opening of the Civil War in 1861, the company was mustered into the Army of the Confederate States, as Company G, 3rd North Carolina Cavalry, 41st Regiment. A brief pamphlet of the unit's experience during the war was written by the son of one of the officers serving in the company.

Notable people

 * John Eaton, politician and diplomat
 * John D. Hall, politician and radio station owner
 * Claude Kitchin, politician
 * Alice McGill, children's writer and storyteller
 * Tom Umphlett, MLB player

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South Rosemary, North Carolina

South Rosemary is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,836 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
South Rosemary is located in northern Halifax County and is bordered to the east by the city of Roanoke Rapids.

U.S. Route 158 is the main road through the community, leading east into Roanoke Rapids and west 45 mi to Henderson.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.9 sqkm, of which 0.02 sqkm, or 0.10%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,843 people, 1,184 households, and 790 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 462.0 /mi2. There were 1,366 housing units at an average density of 222.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 49.35% White, 49.49% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 1,184 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,771, and the median income for a family was $32,237. Males had a median income of $26,445 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,409. About 16.8% of families and 25.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.7% of those under age 18 and 28.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Helena Hietanen

Helena Hietanen (born 1963) is a Finnish artist who lives and works in Helsinki. Her work often uses optical fiber in the construction of textiles.

She studied at the University of Art and Design Helsinki (now Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture). She is married to fellow artist Jaakko Niemelä, with whom she has repeatedly exhibited.

Exhibitions

 * 1) Galerie Anhava, Helsinki, Finland 1996
 * 2) Illuminazione, The Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy 1997
 * 3) Helsinki – Arsenal, Kunsthalle, Riga, Latvia 1997
 * 4) Ume.Se, Umeå, Sweden 1998
 * 5) The Czech Museum of Fine Arts, Prague, Czech Republic 1999
 * 6) Les Champs de la Sculpture 2000, Paris, France 1999
 * 7) Internationale Kunstmesse, Berlin, Germany 2000

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South Weldon, North Carolina

South Weldon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 705. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
South Weldon is located in northern Halifax County and is bordered to the north and west by the town of Weldon. U.S. Route 301 forms the eastern border of South Weldon; the highway runs north into Weldon and south 6 mi to Halifax, the county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the South Weldon CDP has a total area of 1.13 sqkm, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,414 people, 497 households, and 375 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 505.9 /mi2. There were 587 housing units at an average density of 210.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 13.44% White, 84.79% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 497 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 35.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $16,000, and the median income for a family was $21,033. Males had a median income of $27,176 versus $18,594 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,845. About 38.5% of families and 42.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 55.5% of those under age 18 and 21.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Weldon, North Carolina

Weldon is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,655 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In 1752, Daniel Weldon purchased 1,273 acres of land on the Roanoke River. His plantation became known as Weldon's Landing. As it was just below the fall line, Weldon's Landing was the westernmost point of navigation along the Roanoke.

The Roanoke Canal was built in 1823 to bypass the rapids and open up trade to Virginia. The aqueduct across Chockoyotte creek was built near Weldon's Landing, bringing an economic boom to the area. The canal is now dry, and is a hiking trail open to the public.

Weldon was the first railroad hub in the American South. The Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad terminated in Weldon. In 1841, the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad was completed, also terminating in Weldon. At the time, it was the longest railroad in the world. This led to the incorporation of the town in 1843.

The Petersburg and Roanoke Railroad in 1848 and the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad in 1853 both extended to terminate in Weldon.

During the Civil War, both railroad bridges over the Roanoke were burned. Only the Seaboard and Roanoke rebuilt their bridge.

Grace Episcopal Church and the Weldon Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Weldon is located in northern Halifax County and is bordered to the west by Roanoke Rapids, the county's largest community, and to the north by Northampton County, across the Roanoke River.

U.S. Route 301 passes through the town, leading south 38 mi to Rocky Mount and north 19 mi to Emporia, Virginia. U.S. Route 158 runs east–west through the town, connecting the downtown area with Interstate 95 at the town's western border. US 158 leads east 29 mi to Murfreesboro and west 4 mi into the southern part of Roanoke Rapids. Interstate 95 leads north to Emporia and south to Rocky Mount, providing a highway alternative to US 301.

Located on the Roanoke River, Weldon calls itself the "Rockfish Capital of the World" due to abundant fishing during the May spawning season.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.4 km2, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,444 people, 656 households, and 472 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,374 people, 532 households, and 358 families residing in the town. The population density was 775.5 /mi2. There were 624 housing units at an average density of 352.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 36.17% White, 62.74% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 532 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,668, and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $26,154 versus $25,438 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,322. About 18.6% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.5% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Colonel Samuel Weldon Revolutionary War
 * Kentwan Balmer, NFL defensive end
 * King V. Cheek, lifelong educator
 * Cedric Jones, former NFL wide receiver for the New England Patriots
 * Jackie Mason, comedian
 * Gentry O. Smith, American foreign service officer
 * Jimmy Soul, vocalist
 * Benjamin S. Turner, businessman and politician
 * Garland H. White, preacher and politician

Education
The local education agency in Weldon is Weldon City Schools. In addition to an elementary school, middle school and Weldon High School, the city is home to Roanoke Valley Early college.

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Angier, North Carolina

Angier is a town in the Black River Township of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,350 at the 2010 census and estimated as of 2018 to be 5,253. Angier is a part of the greater Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area (CSA) as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

History
The Williams Grove School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Geography
Angier is located in northern Harnett County. A small portion of the town is in Wake County to the north. North Carolina Highway 55 (Raleigh Street) passes through the center of town, leading north 7 mi to Fuquay-Varina and south 14 mi to Erwin. Raleigh, the state capital, is 22 mi to the north via NC-55 and U.S. Route 401. North Carolina Highway 210 (Depot Street) crosses Highway 55 in the center of Angier, leading east 10 mi to Interstate 40 and southwest 9 mi to Lillington, the Harnett county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Angier has a total area of 7.6 km2, of which 7.5 km2 are land and 0.1 sqkm, or 1.18%, are water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,265 people, 2,056 households, and 1,429 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,419 people, 1,356 households, and 870 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,493.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,478 housing units at an average density of 645.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 67.42% White, 23.37% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.23% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.17% of the population.

There were 1,356 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,849, and the median income for a family was $43,784. Males had a median income of $30,215 versus $26,028 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,985. About 10.6% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 30.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Carolina Charter Academy
 * McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
 * Angier Elementary School
 * North Harnett Primary School
 * Harnett Central Middle School
 * Harnett Central High School

Culture
Angier annually hosts the "Crepe Myrtle Festival", which attracts approximately 20,000 visitors. The town calls itself "The Town of Crepe Myrtles". Each summer Angier draws a crowd of motorcyclists and bike enthusiasts from across the region to downtown Angier to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of its annual Bike Fest event. The family-friendly event features live music, a bike show, a poker-run fund-raiser, exhibits and fun for people of all ages.

Angier lies along the "Art Road and Farm Trail" through Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Johnston and Robeson counties.

Notable persons

 * Franklin Dupree, federal judge
 * Rhoda Griffis, actress
 * Stephanie Patrick, YouTuber

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Buies Creek, North Carolina

Buies Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the Neills Creek Township of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. It is the home of Campbell University. The population was 3,253 at the 2020 census, up from 2,942 in 2010. Buies Creek is a part of the Dunn Micropolitan Area, which is also a part of the greater Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area (CSA) as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

History
The James Archibald Campbell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Incorporation
The wooded hamlet of Buies Creek was incorporated by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1914. The town charter was repealed in 1967.

Geography
The community is in eastern Harnett County, 7 mi northwest of Erwin and 5 mi east of Lillington, the county seat. U.S. Route 421 passes through the community, connecting the two nearby towns. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.95 km2, of which 0.01 km2, or 0.25%, is water.

Buies Creek, a tributary of the Cape Fear River, drains the town of Buies Creek.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,253 people, 531 households, and 107 families residing in the CDP.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 2,942 people, 577 households, and 232 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,296.0 /mi2. There were 699 housing units at an average density of 307.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.3% White, 14.8% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6%.

Of the 577 households 15.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 59.8% were non-families. 36.6% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.73.

The age distribution was 4.3% under the age of 14, 32.4% from 15 to 19, 42.0% from 20 to 24, 9.0% from 25 to 44, 7.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% 65 or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.

As of the 2014 American Community Survey (ACS), the median household income was $31,959, and the median family income was $51,106. Males had a median income of $9,625 versus $11,908 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,301. As of the 2010 ACS, about 12.0% of families and 38.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over. It is also the home of many farms and primarily known because it is home to Campbell University.

Colleges and universities

 * Campbell University

Notable people

 * James Archibald Campbell, founded Campbell University (originally Buies Creek Academy) in 1887
 * Paul Green, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
 * Robert Burren Morgan, United States senator
 * Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, comedy duo and hosts of Good Mythical Morning
 * Woody Upchurch, former Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Norman Adrian Wiggins, academic, university president

title: Buies Creek, North Carolina


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Coats, North Carolina

Coats is a town in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,112 at the 2010 census, and in 2018 the estimated population was 2,464. Coats is a part of the Dunn Micropolitan Area, which is a part of the greater Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area (CSA) as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Geography
Coats is located in eastern Harnett County. North Carolina Highway 55 (McKinley Street) passes through the center of town, leading north 8 mi to Angier and south 6 mi to Erwin. North Carolina Highway 27 (Stewart Street) crosses NC-55 in the northern part of Coats, leading east 7 mi to Benson and west 9 mi to Lillington, the Harnett county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Coats has a total area of 3.7 km2, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,155 people, 929 households, and 530 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,845 people, 755 households, and 471 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,341.5 PD/sqmi. There were 844 housing units at an average density of 613.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 80.22% White, 12.63% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 5.04% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.87% of the population.

There were 755 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 13.4% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,023, and the median income for a family was $43,274. Males had a median income of $25,296 versus $23,203 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,468. About 12.1% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 25.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Coats, North Carolina


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Dunn, North Carolina

Dunn is the most populous city of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,263 at the 2010 census. It is, along with Harnett County, part of the Anderson Creek, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC Combined Statistical Area.

History
Originally called "Lucknow", what would become present-day Dunn was a sleepy hamlet compared to Averasborough, a much larger city on the Cape Fear River. After the Battle of Averasborough in 1865, most residents from Averasborough left for Lucknow, renamed "Dunn" in 1873.

The city of Dunn was incorporated on February 12, 1887, at which time it was a logging town and a turpentine distilling center. The name honors Bennett Dunn, who supervised the construction of the railway line between Wilson and Fayetteville.

The Dunn Commercial Historic District, Harnett County Training School, Kenneth L. Howard House, Lebanon, Gen. William C. Lee House, John A. McKay House and Manufacturing Company, and John E. Wilson House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The city's former mayor, Oscar Harris, died when walking around the city. He was 80.

Geography
Dunn is located in eastern Harnett County. It is bordered to the west by the town of Erwin. U.S. Route 301 (Clinton Avenue) passes through the center of Dunn, leading northeast 6 mi to Benson and southwest 25 mi to Fayetteville. U.S. Route 421 (Cumberland Street) crosses US-301 in the center of Dunn, leading northwest through Erwin 15 mi to Lillington, the county seat, and southeast 28 mi to Clinton. Interstate 95 passes through the eastern side of Dunn, with access from Exits 72 and 73. I-95 leads northeast 50 mi to the Wilson area and southwest to the Fayetteville area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Dunn has a total area of 16.8 km2, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,446 people, 4,031 households, and 2,284 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,196 people, 3,797 households, and 2,422 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,482.2 /mi2. There were 4,100 housing units at an average density of 660.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 54.56% White, 41.21% African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.28% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population.

There were 3,797 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 19.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,550, and the median income for a family was $39,521. Males had a median income of $31,029 versus $21,961 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,178. About 19.6% of families and 23.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.2% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Dunn is home to four schools. Dunn Elementary is for preschool through third grade; Wayne Avenue Elementary serves fourth and fifth grade students; Dunn Middle School is for grades six through eight. Dunn's students then attend Triton High School in nearby Erwin.

Dunn is also home to private religious schools, including Dream Big Christian Academy, Calvary Christian Academy, Heritage Bible College, and Foundations Bible College and Theological Seminary.

School paddling controversy
In December 1981, three students at Dunn High School were spanked with a wooden paddle by the assistant principal, Glenn Varney, as punishment for skipping school. School corporal punishment is legal in the state of North Carolina and was at the time permitted by the Harnett County school district. The paddling led the parents of one of the students, 17-year-old Shelly Gaspersohn, to file a $55,000 lawsuit against Varney and the school the following May (Gaspersohn v. Harnett County Board of Education), claiming that the punishment was too severe. When Shelley reached the age of 18 in October, she took over as direct plaintiff. In December 1983, following one week of testimony and 15 minutes of deliberation, the jury found for the defendants, and the plaintiff's subsequent appeal was ultimately rejected two years later by the Supreme Court of North Carolina. The trial was chronicled by psychologist Irwin Hyman, who was a witness for the plaintiff, in his 1990 book, Reading, Writing and the Hickory Stick.

On October 17, 1984, Shelly Gaspersohn recounted her experience before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice, led by the subcommittee chairman, Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania. She stated that the county medical examiner who treated her for bruises and external hemorrhaging in the days after she was paddled filed a child abuse charge against Varney (a fact that was not allowed to be presented at trial), but that "there is no agency that can investigate a charge of child abuse against a public school teacher." Shelly's mother, Marlene Gaspersohn, also testified during the same session. When asked if she believed schools had the right to administer corporal punishment to students," Mrs. Gaspersohn replied, "I used to think that they had that right, but after experiencing the trauma that it can create, I have changed my mind completely about it."

Shelly Gaspersohn also called for the abolition of school paddling in a guest column for USA Today, published October 23, 1984.

In 2008 Harnett County changed its policy to ban corporal punishment in schools.

Notable people

 * Dorothy F. Bailey, civil leader
 * Kevin Barnes, NFL cornerback
 * Renee Ellmers, congresswoman
 * Beth Finch, politician and businesswoman
 * Algeania Freeman, academic administrator
 * Kenneth L. Hardison, lawyer and author
 * Oscar N. Harris, politician
 * Cal Lampley, record producer and composer
 * William C. Lee, Army general
 * David R. Lewis, former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
 * Debbi Morgan, actress
 * James Toon, gridiron football player and coach
 * Clayton White, football coach and player
 * Link Wray, musician

title: Dunn, North Carolina


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Erwin, North Carolina

Erwin is a town that is located in the eastern part of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States, located approximately 5 mi from Dunn and approximately 20 mi from Fayetteville. The city is a part of the Dunn, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is additionally a part of the greater Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC CSA, according to the United States Census Bureau. Currently, the city has a population of 5,270 as of the 2020 census. Its current mayor is Randy Baker, who has been the mayor since being elected on May 17, 2022.

History
Prior to Erwin, there was a colonial-era settlement in the area known as "Averasboro". The Battle of Averasborough was fought nearby during the American Civil War. In 1902, the Duke family built the Erwin Cotton Mill, which closed on December 1, 2000, due to the North American Free Trade Agreement increasing the labor costs of the mill workers, leaving Swift Textiles to relocate the mill's operations to Mexico. The new town was named "Duke" after the founding shareholders. In 1925, the name was changed to "Erwin" because of the formation of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Oak Grove, Averasboro Battlefield Historic District, and Downtown Erwin are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Erwin has a total area of 10.95 km2, of which 0.10 km2, or 0.91%, are water. The Cape Fear River forms part of the western border of the town. Juniper Creek, a tributary to the Cape Fear River, enters in Erwin.

Transportation
By road

 * The highway enters the city from the northwest, and continues into Dunn, North Carolina, where it meets with, a major north–south highway across the East Coast.

 * This short highway enters the city from the south, and its northern terminus is to the north of the city, where it intersects with.

 * This highway also enters the city from the south, and it meets with through the center of Erwin, known as 13th Street. The highway, with, ends at  in the northern part of the city.

By air

Harnett Regional Jetport is the only airport in the city, which is 10 miles near Buies Creek, NC. The airport currently does not support any airlines yet.

RDU Airport: Although not in the city, the airport serves the Triangle area, which includes Erwin.

By transit

There are no public transportation services that currently service the city.

Carpool services, such as Uber or Lyft are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to and from the city.

Higher education
Campbell University

Central Carolina Community College

High school
Triton High School (North Carolina)

Middle school
Coats-Erwin Middle

Elementary school
Erwin Elementary: Merged with Gentry to form the new Erwin Elementary, which opened on April 18, 2022.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,542 people, 1,890 households, and 1,254 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,537 people, 1,896 households, and 1,287 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,128.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,032 housing units at an average density of 505.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 80.63% White, 15.96% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 1.79% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population.

There were 1,896 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. Of all households, 28.3% were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,521, and the median income for a family was $41,270. Males had a median income of $29,610 versus $22,650 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,282. About 16.4% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 31.3% of those age 65 or over.

Erwin currently has two schools: Erwin Elementary at Gentry (until December 22, 2021), and Triton High School.

Water tower

In early 2012, Erwin became home to the tallest sphere-topped water tower. The 219.75 ft structure is about 8 ft taller than the previous record holder, the Union Watersphere in Union, New Jersey. However, photographs of the Erwin water tower revealed the new tower to be a water spheroid, not an actual water sphere (pictured).

Notable people

 * Al Woodall, NFL quarterback

title: Erwin, North Carolina


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Lillington, North Carolina

Lillington is a town and county seat of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 3,194 at the 2010 census, and was 4,735 in the 2020 census. Lillington is a part of the Dunn micropolitan area, which is also a part of the greater Raleigh–Durham–Cary combined statistical area as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Geography
Lillington is located near the geographic center of Harnett County. U.S. Route 401 (Main Street) passes through the center of town, leading north 31 mi to Raleigh, the state capital, and south 27 mi to Fayetteville. U.S. Route 421 follows US-401 along North Main Street through the town, but turns west out of town via West Front Street, leading 22 mi to Sanford. US-421 turns east from US-401 near the northern end of town and leads southeast 14 mi to Dunn.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Lillington has a total area of 11.9 km2, of which 0.1 km2, or 0.68%, is covered by water. The Cape Fear River crosses the northern part of the town.

Poorhouse Creek, a tributary to the Cape Fear River, begins on the southwestern end of Lillington.

History
A post office called Lillington has been in operation since 1874. The town was originally called Harnett Court House. The town of Lillington is named for John Alexander Lillington (circa 1725–1786), aka Alexander John Lillington, who was a Patriot officer from North Carolina in the American Revolutionary War, notably fighting in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in 1776 and serving as brigadier general in the state militia.

The Summer Villa and the McKay-Salmon House and Summerville Presbyterian Church and Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, 4,735 people, 924 households, and 540 families resided in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 2,915 people, 799 households, and 484 families resided in the town. The population density was 730.5 PD/sqmi. The 894 housing units averaged 224.0 per square mile (86.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 54.75% White, 40.55% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.45% Asian, and 2.26% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 4.08% of the population.

Of the 799 households, 25.8% had children under 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were not families. About 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26, and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town, the population was distributed as 15.2% under 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 40.4% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 141.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 154.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,670, and for a family was $42,366. Males had a median income of $30,305 versus $23,214 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,664. About 12.4% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.2% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Daisy Hendley Gold (1893–1975, died in Lillington), author and journalist
 * Link Neal (born 1978) and Rhett McLaughlin (born 1977), of entertainment duo Rhett & Link
 * Paul Eliot Green (1894-1977) was a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright.

title: Lillington, North Carolina


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Canton, North Carolina

Canton is the second largest town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. It is located about 17 mi west of Asheville and is part of that city's metropolitan area. The town is named after the city of Canton, Ohio. The population was 4,422 at the 2020 census.

History
This area was long settled by succeeding indigenous cultures. What is known as the archeological Garden Creek site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on the south side of the Pigeon River, approximately seven miles west of Canton. It was inhabited from 8000 BCE by successive cultures of indigenous peoples. Villages were developed in the Middle Woodland (200-600 CE) and The Southeast Appalachian Mississippian culture (1000 to 1450/1500 CE) periods. The Cherokee people are the most recent Native Americans to occupy this area, which is part of their homelands in the western Carolinas, southeastern Tennessee, and northeastern Georgia. The Cherokee in Western North Carolina are known as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized tribe. The prehistoric peoples built a total of four earthwork mounds at the site. Three have been excavated, the last two platform mounds in the 1960s prior to residential development.

European Americans did not begin to settle here until the late 1780s, following the American Revolutionary War, United States independence, and gaining cessions of land to the US by the Cherokee. By 1790, Jonathan McPeters was farming the banks of the Pigeon River at the site where Canton developed. Around 1815 the first church was built in what was to become Canton; it was called the Locust Old Field Baptist Church. "Old Field" often referred to areas cultivated or occupied by the Cherokee people, as this was known to be part of their traditional homelands.

Canton was founded in 1889 as "Buford". Later that same year, the name was changed to "Vinson". The name was changed to "Pigeon Ford" in 1891, and to "Canton" in 1893. The town was named for Canton, Ohio, the source of the steel for the bridge that was built across the Pigeon River.

Canton's river location enabled the development of industry that used water power.

Peter G. Thomson had built Champion Coated Paper Company of Hamilton, Ohio into one of largest manufacturers of paper in the United States. He visited Western North Carolina in 1905 looking for a location for a pulp mill to supply his company. The area had large forests that would supply timber. Leaders of communities farther to the west tried to convince Thomson to choose their areas. While the timber supplies were greater to the west, Thomson wanted areas with more spruce and settled on Canton, which had the type trees Thomson wanted, enough land for a mill, and the Pigeon River to move logs to the mill (Thomson later realized the river did not decline sufficiently, so railroads were used to move logs instead). Construction on the mill began in 1906. Many of the workers also had farms that they had to return to, so immigrants were hired to do much of the work.

Canton had 350 people when work began. When the Champion Fibre Company mill opened in 1908, it had about 1000 employees and resulted in other related jobs being created, including construction of neighborhoods such as Fibreville, with 60 homes for employees. Thomson had great respect for the workers, believing those who had wealth should provide jobs for those who needed them, and began an annual Labor Day celebration in 1906, which continued a hundred years later.

When Champion owners decided to close the plant in 1997 because of environmental issues, the employees purchased the plant and formed Blue Ridge Paper Company. Under an ESOP, the employees owned a 45% stake in the new company. The plant was sold to Evergreen Packaging, which in 2020 became Pactiv Evergreen. The Blue Ridge Southern Railroad served the plant and has a small railyard next to it. On March 6, 2023, Pactiv Evergreen announced the mill would close in the summer, affecting 1,100 workers.

The Canton Main Street Historic District and Colonial Theater are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On August 17, 2021, Tropical Storm Fred flooded the town near the Pigeon River. As of June 2022, many buildings surrounding the river are still not usable as a result of the storm. In nearby Cruso, six people died as a result from the flooding, many of which at Laurel Bank Campground.

Geography
Canton is in east-central Haywood County, on both sides of the Pigeon River. U.S. Routes 19 and 23 pass through the center of town as Park Street and Main Street. The highways lead east 17 mi to Asheville and west 7 mi to Lake Junaluska. Interstate 40 passes through the northernmost part of Canton, with access from Exits 31 and 33. I-40 leads east to Asheville and northwest through the Pigeon River Gorge into Tennessee.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town of Canton has a total area of 9.8 sqkm, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,422 people, 1,775 households, and 1,072 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,029 people, 1,819 households, and 1,118 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,054.6 /mi2. There were 2,003 housing units at an average density of 524.3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 96.13% White, 1.59% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.94% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.41% of the population.

There were 1,819 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,775, and the median income for a family was $38,191. Males had a median income of $28,792 versus $22,143 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,995. About 9.5% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Schools

 * Pisgah High School
 * Canton Middle School
 * North Canton Elementary
 * Bethel Middle School
 * Bethel Elementary School
 * Meadowbrook Elementary
 * Bethel Christian Academy

Scouting

 * Camp Daniel Boone, Boy Scouts of America

title: Canton, North Carolina


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Clyde, North Carolina

Clyde is a town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. The 2010 census recorded the population at 1,223 people. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Prior to European colonization, the area that is now Clyde was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The Cherokee in Western North Carolina are known as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized tribe.

The city of Clyde was founded in 1890. On March 3, 1900, an African-American man named George Ratliffe was lynched in Clyde after being accused of raping an 8 year old white girl named Hester Wagstaff. The girl was the granddaughter of Ratliffe's employers, Matthias and Nithis Holland. Ratliffe was accused of committing the crime at 4:00 PM of March 3, 1900, three miles outside of Clyde. Arrested on the evening of the same day, and subjected to an initial trial in Clyde before being taken to the jail in Waynesville on March 4, a mob of 40-50 "masked men" attempted to break into the jail cell where Ratcliffe was held. Failing to break into the jail, the mob of white men fired 40 shots, killing Ratcliffe in his jail cell before he could go to trial or even speak with a lawyer. The Haywood County branch of the NAACP has supported the creation of a monument recognizing the murder of George Ratliffe.

The Shook-Welch-Smathers House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,368 people, 509 households, and 351 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,324 people, 547 households, and 373 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,579.2 PD/sqmi. There were 607 housing units at an average density of 724.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.94% White, 2.49% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.83% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.

There were 547 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,000, and the median income for a family was $39,531. Males had a median income of $28,542 versus $21,034 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,991. About 11.0% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Haywood County's only institution of higher education is Haywood Community College, a two-year college located just outside the city limits of Clyde.

The town also has Haywood Early College High School which is located on Haywood Community College's campus. Elementary Schools are Clyde Elementary and Junaluska Elementary. Students attend middle school at Canton Middle School then move to Pisgah High School. Clyde is also home to Haywood county’s alternative school central Haywood high school.

Points of interest

 * Haywood Community College Arboretum
 * September 11th Memorial

title: Clyde, North Carolina