Alexander, North Carolina facts for kids
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Alexander, North Carolina
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 Alexander, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Alexander, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28701
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2745928 |
Alexander is a small place in Buncombe County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Alexander?
Alexander is located in the western part of North Carolina. It sits right next to the French Broad River, which is a very important river in the area. The community is also found along North Carolina Highway 251. This highway helps people travel to and from Alexander.
Close to Weaverville
Alexander is not far from another town called Weaverville. It's about 3.3 miles (or 5.3 kilometers) west of Weaverville. This makes it easy for people in Alexander to visit Weaverville for shopping or other activities.
Alexander's Post Office
One important feature of Alexander is its own post office. The post office here has a special ZIP code, which is 28701. This post office has been serving the community for a long time. It first opened its doors on September 13, 1881. This shows that Alexander has been a recognized community for over a hundred years!
