Biscoe, North Carolina facts for kids
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Biscoe, North Carolina
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U.S. Route 220 in Biscoe
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"A Dream Worth Dreaming"
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Location of Biscoe, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,849 |
| • Density | 635.05/sq mi (245.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27209
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-06000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405268 |
| Website | http://www.townofbiscoe.com/ |
Biscoe is a small town located in Montgomery County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,700 people lived there. The town got its name from Henry Biscoe, who was a big customer of the local lumber industry.
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A Look Back: Biscoe's History
Before it was called Biscoe, this area had another name: "Filo." The name Biscoe was chosen in 1895.
Railroad's Role
Biscoe's early days were closely tied to the railroad industry. It was an important place for fixing railroad equipment.
In 1895, a railroad line was built from Filo (now Biscoe) to Star, North Carolina. This line was part of the Aberdeen and West End Railroad. Later, in 1897, this railroad joined with the Aberdeen and Asheboro Railroad.
Biscoe officially became a town in 1901.
Who Lives in Biscoe?
Former U.S. Congressman Larry Kissell lives in Biscoe. A U.S. Congressman is a person elected to represent their area in the United States Congress, where they help make laws for the country.
Biscoe's Location
Biscoe covers an area of about 2.91 square miles (7.54 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Major Roads
Several important roads pass through Biscoe. These include U.S. 220, Interstate 73/74, and North Carolina Highway 24/27. These roads help people travel to and from Biscoe.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 697 | — | |
| 1920 | 755 | 8.3% | |
| 1930 | 819 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 843 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,034 | 22.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,053 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,244 | 18.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,334 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,484 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,700 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,700 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,848 | 8.7% | |
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The population of Biscoe has grown steadily over the years. In 2020, the town had 1,848 residents. There were 600 households and 498 families living in Biscoe at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Biscoe para niños
