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North Carolina Highway 27
North Carolina Highway 27 (NC 27) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The route traverses through southern and central North Carolina, about of it as a concurrency with NC 24. Route description NC 27 begins in Cleveland County near the unincorporated community of Toluca at a T-intersection with NC 10. From there it runs southeast to the city of Lincolnton. In Lincolnton, it serves as Main Street, and runs past the Lincoln County courthouse. From Lincolnton, it runs southeast again to Stanley where it follows Main Street. It enters Charlotte along Mount Holly Road, and follows several major thoroughfares through Charlotte, including Freedom Drive, Morehead Street, and Independence Boulevard. On the east side of Charlotte, it begins its long concurrency with NC 24, approximately 1/2 of its total length. The two highways leave the city along Albemarle Road and remain joined until the unincorporated community of Johns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina Scenic Byway
The North Carolina Scenic Byways consists of roads in the state of North Carolina that travel through areas of scenic, historic, and cultural significance. Launched in March 1990, the scenic byway program has presently 59 designated byways, including three national scenic byways and one all American road, a total of . The intent of this system is to provide travelers with a safe and interesting alternate route. __TOC__ National scenic byways State scenic byways Other scenic byways and roads See also * National Forest Scenic Byway * National Scenic Byway References External links *NCDOT: Scenic Byways {{Authority control State highways in North Carolina, Scenic Scenic highways in the United States, North Carolina Lists of roads in North Carolina, Scenic Byways ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moore County, North Carolina
Moore County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 99,727. Its county seat is Carthage and its largest municipality is the Village of Pinehurst. It is a border county between the Piedmont and the Atlantic Coastal Plain. In the early years, the economy was dependent on agriculture and lumber. The lumber business expanded after railroads reached the area, improving access to markets. It lies at the northern edge of the area known as the Sandhills region, and developed resorts in the late 19th century, aided by railroads. Since the early 21st century, Moore County comprises the Aberdeen- Pinehurst-Southern Pines, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area. Moore County is a part of the Fayetteville Combined Statistical Area, which as of 2019 had an estimated population of 854,826, making it the 65th largest CSA in the United States. History Indigenous peoples occupied this area, with varying cultures over thousan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina Highway 109
North Carolina Highway 109 (NC 109) is a north–south state highway in North Carolina. It primarily connects small towns in the central Piedmont region of the state. The route is a two-lane road for most of its length, but the segment between Winston-Salem and Thomasville is being upgraded to a divided 4-lane highway, as it is a major route between the two cities. The central segment of NC 109 passes through the Uwharrie Mountains and the Uwharrie National Forest. Route description North Carolina Highway 109 begins at the North Carolina-South Carolina border north of Ruby, South Carolina. NC 109 intersects its first road, Long Pine Church Road (SR 1220) about a mile north of the border. NC 109 continues north from there to Wadesboro. NC 109 enters Wadesboro on Camden Road. The road intersects NC 742 and runs a short concurrency with the road. In downtown Wadesboro, NC 109 intersects US 52/US 74/NC 742. NC 109 continues north from the intersection out of Wad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troy, North Carolina
Troy is a town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,188 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County. The short story by Charles W. Chesnutt, called "The Sheriff's Children," is set in Troy. History The Hotel Troy, Montgomery County Courthouse, and Troy Residential Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Town of Troy has had 12 mayors. Roy J. Maness served as Mayor of Troy from 1978 until 2018. Sherri Harris Allgood succeeded Maness as Mayor of Troy in December 2018. She is the first female and first African American to serve as Mayor of Troy. Geography Troy is located at (35.360420, -79.896412). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and 0.34% is water. Troy, along with most of Montgomery County, lies within the Uwharrie National Forest. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,850 people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Locust, North Carolina
Locust is a small rural city in Stanly and Cabarrus counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 2,930 at the 2010 census. Geography Locust is located in southwestern Stanly County at (35.267185, -80.426805). Through annexations, the city limits now extend west into Cabarrus County. Locust is bordered by the town of Stanfield to the south. The center of Locust is at the intersection of combined North Carolina Highway 24/ 27 with North Carolina Highway 200. NC 24/27 leads east to Albemarle and west to the Charlotte area. Via NC 27 it is to the Charlotte center city. NC 200 leads northwest to US 601 and provides a route to Concord, away, and leads southwest to Monroe. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Locust has a total area of , with no significant water bodies. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,537 people, 1,397 households, and 956 families residing in the city. 2000 census As o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midland, North Carolina
Midland is a town in southern Cabarrus County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Charlotte region of North Carolina, Midland is a 30-minute commute to uptown Charlotte. The name of the town is derived from its location approximately halfway between Charlotte and Oakboro on the railroad line. The population was 3,073 at the 2010 census. Visitors and new residents to the area are often surprised to learn the local pronunciation of the town's name. In local parlance, "Midland" is pronounced as a spondee, with nearly equal verbal emphasis on both first and last syllables. Other Midlands around the country, including those in Texas and Michigan, are generally pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable. While Midlanders may refer to "MID-lind," Texas, they themselves live in "MID-LAND," North Carolina. The U.S. Postal Service has maintained a post office in Midland for many years (ZIP code 28107), and rural mail routes extend from Midland into portions of four co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnsonville, North Carolina
Johnsonville is an unincorporated community located in Johnsonville Township, Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. It is located at the intersection of NC 24 and NC 27. It is a part of the Dunn Micropolitan Area, which is also a part of the greater Research Triangle of Raleigh–Durham–Cary- Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area as defined by the United States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of t .... Residences in the community typically have a Cameron or Sanford, North Carolina address. Unincorporated communities in Harnett County, North Carolina Unincorporated communities in North Carolina {{HarnettCountyNC-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanley, North Carolina
Stanley is a town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,556 at the 2010 census. Geography Stanley is located at (35.358447, -81.096815). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.57%, is water. The 28164 zip code for Stanley extends north into unincorporated land as far as the southwestern corner of Lake Norman in Lincoln County. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,963 people, 1,395 households, and 1,032 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 3,053 people, 1,201 households, and 887 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,327.2 people per square mile (512.5/km). There were 1,303 housing units at an average density of 566.4 per square mile (218.7/km). The racial makeup of the town was 89.42% White, 8.42% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina Highway 10
North Carolina Highway 10 (NC 10) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Originally established as the state's central highway, from Murphy to Beaufort, it now serves to connect the city of Newton with the nearby communities and towns in the foothills region. Route description Cleveland County The current western terminus for NC 10 is in Polkville. The road forks from NC 226 and heads north out of town, curving through the North Carolina foothills as Casar Road. NC 10 passes through the town of Casar. The road makes a curve to the east at Leman Gap Road, continuing for several more miles until meeting with the northern terminus of NC 27. It crosses into Lincoln county soon after that. Lincoln County After NC 10 enters Lincoln County, it meets NC 18, which is concurrent with NC 10 for about one mile until the community of Laurel Hill. NC 18 then heads northwest as NC 10 continues east-northeast. The route crosses into Catawba County. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina Highway 24
North Carolina Highway 24 (NC 24) is the longest primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Traveling east–west between the Charlotte metropolitan area and the Crystal Coast, connecting the cities of Charlotte, Fayetteville, Jacksonville and Morehead City. Route description Prior to the western terminus of NC 24 at Interstate 485 (I-485), the road begins as an unmarked street named W.T. Harris Boulevard at Mount Holly-Huntersville Road. The road was named for W.T. Harris, better known as one of the founders of Harris Teeter. Along the way NC 24 provides access to I-77, U.S. Route 21 (US 21), NC 115, I-85, US 29, and NC 49. At NC 27 (Albemarle Road) NC 24 makes a sharp left turn and joins that route in a concurrency, while W.T. Harris Boulevard continues further south unmarked towards US 74. NC 24 is both one of the longest and most concurrent routes in the state. Besides the approximately ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina
North Carolina () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and South Carolina to the south, and Tennessee to the west. In the 2020 census, the state had a population of 10,439,388. Raleigh is the state's capital and Charlotte is its largest city. The Charlotte metropolitan area, with a population of 2,595,027 in 2020, is the most-populous metropolitan area in North Carolina, the 21st-most populous in the United States, and the largest banking center in the nation after New York City. The Raleigh-Durham-Cary combined statistical area is the second-largest metropolitan area in the state and 32nd-most populous in the United States, with a population of 2,043,867 in 2020, and is home to the largest research park in the United States, Research Triangle Park. The earliest evidence of human occupation i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
