Boogertown, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boogertown, North Carolina
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 Boogertown, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Boogertown, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 704 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1019253 |
Boogertown is a small, unincorporated community located in Gaston County, North Carolina, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.
What's in a Name?
The name Boogertown has a very interesting story! Long ago, people who lived in this area told tales about a scary "bogeyman" hiding in the nearby forests. They used these stories to keep strangers from wandering into the woods. This is how the community got its unique and memorable name.
Where is Boogertown?
Boogertown is found in Gaston County, North Carolina. This county is located in the western part of North Carolina, close to the border with South Carolina. The community is part of the North American Eastern Time Zone, which means it's usually five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to four hours behind UTC.
The land in Boogertown is about 784 feet (or 239 meters) above sea level. This elevation gives the area a certain type of landscape and climate.
