Autryville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Autryville
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 Autryville, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  North Carolina |
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| County | Sampson | |
| Incorporated | 1891 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 167 | |
| • Density | 319.92/sq mi (123.41/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28318
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| Area codes | 910, 472 | |
| FIPS code | 37-02700 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405188 | |
Autryville is a small town in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 167 people lived there. It's located in the western part of Sampson County, right by the South River. Autryville is governed by a mayor and a group of five town commissioners. It's about 15 miles east-southeast of Fayetteville, a larger city.
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History of Autryville
The area where Autryville is located started as a community around 1888. In April 1889, the president of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway named a train stop "Autrys." Just two years later, in 1891, Autryville officially became a town. It was named after James L. Autry, who owned a local store.
A historic building called the Thomas Bullard House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Geography of Autryville
Autryville covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
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Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 61 | — | |
| 1910 | 77 | 26.2% | |
| 1920 | 99 | 28.6% | |
| 1930 | 119 | 20.2% | |
| 1940 | 94 | −21.0% | |
| 1950 | 151 | 60.6% | |
| 1960 | 192 | 27.2% | |
| 1970 | 213 | 10.9% | |
| 1980 | 228 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 166 | −27.2% | |
| 2000 | 196 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 196 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 167 | −14.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 196 people living in Autryville. Most of the people were White (87.2%), with smaller groups of African American (4.1%), Native American (2%), and people of two or more races (5.6%). About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Town Services
The Autryville Fire Department started in 1974. It's made up entirely of volunteers, with about 25 members who work hard to keep the community safe. The department serves the town of Autryville and a surrounding area of about 6 miles. They also help other fire departments in Sampson and Cumberland Counties when needed.
The department has modern equipment to fight fires. They have two fire engines, each carrying 1000 gallons of water and able to pump 1500 gallons per minute. They also have a tanker truck that holds 1300 gallons of water and a special brush truck for fighting fires in fields and forests. Their first fire truck was a 1956 Chevrolet.
Notable Person
- Micajah Autry (1794 – March 6, 1836) - He was an American merchant, poet, and lawyer. He is famous for dying in the Texas Revolution during the Battle of the Alamo.
See also
In Spanish: Autryville para niños
