Winnabow is a
unincorporated community
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and
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counterparts of incorporated places, such ...
in
Brunswick County in the
U.S. state
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of
North Carolina
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. It is located at It is mainly a farming community along
US Highway 17
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. There is no large retail presence in the area, except a Han Dee Hugo's convenience store at the intersection of
NC 87
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and US 17 South. Mill Creek Farm and Garden Center is the feed store for the area and is located beside Willetts Farm. Winnabow has a post office and a zip code of 28479.
References
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United States Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), formerly simply known as the Geological Survey, is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, ...
(2005).
"Winnabow". Retrieved 13 September 2005.
http://www.brunswickbeacon.com/content/congratulations-50-years-winnabow-vfd
http://www.myreporter.com/?p=8392
Unincorporated communities in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Cape Fear (region)
Unincorporated communities in North Carolina
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