Beta, North Carolina facts for kids
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Beta, North Carolina
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 Beta, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Beta, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 981059 |
Beta is a small place in Jackson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government, unlike a city or town.
Beta is located along U.S. Route 74. This is a major road that runs through the area. You can find Beta west of a place called Addie. It is also east of a larger town named Sylva.
Beta's Early History
Beta has an interesting past, especially when Jackson County was first created.
The First Courthouse
In 1851, Jackson County was officially formed. At that time, there was no special building for the county's court. So, the home of a person named Dan Bryson, who lived in Beta, was used as the very first courthouse. This shows how important Beta was in the early days of the county.
