Acme, North Carolina facts for kids
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Acme
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 Acme
Location in North Carolina
Acme
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 910, 472 |
Acme is a small place in Columbus County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
History of Acme
How Acme Got Its Name
The community of Acme got its name from a local business. This business was called the Acme Manufacturing Company. It was common for places to be named after important local companies.
Acme's Post Office Days
Acme once had its very own post office. This post office first opened in 1911. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1963.
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