Bellemont, North Carolina facts for kids
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Bellemont, North Carolina
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 Bellemont, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Bellemont, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1019072 |
Bellemont is a small place in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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Where is Bellemont?
Bellemont is located in the state of North Carolina. You can find it on North Carolina Highway 49. It is east of a place called Alamance. Bellemont is also about 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) south-southeast of downtown Burlington. It sits right where Highway 49 meets Bellemont Alamance/Mt. Hermon Road.
Historic Places in Bellemont
Bellemont is home to some interesting historic spots. These places are important because they tell us about the past.
Bellemont Mill Village Historic District
This area is known as the Bellemont Mill Village Historic District. It's a collection of buildings that were once part of a mill village. A mill village was a community built around a factory, usually a textile mill. People who worked at the mill lived in houses nearby. This district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized by the U.S. government as a place worth preserving.
Kernodle-Pickett House
Another historic spot is the Kernodle-Pickett House. This old house is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's a special building that shows us what homes looked like a long time ago.
Famous People from Bellemont
Sometimes, people from small communities become well-known.
Leo Moon
One notable person from Bellemont is Leo Moon. He was a professional baseball player. Leo Moon played as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians baseball team.
