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Brief, North Carolina
Brief, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
Brief, North Carolina
Brief, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Union
Elevation
492 ft (150 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28079-28110
Area code(s) 704 980
GNIS feature ID 981883

Brief is a small place in Union 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 are not officially part of a city or town. Instead, it is governed directly by the county.

What is Brief, North Carolina?

Brief is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, the Union County government handles services for Brief. These services include things like roads and public safety.

Where is Brief Located?

Brief is found in the state of North Carolina. It is in the central part of Union County. You can find Brief just north of a town called Fairview.

How High Up is Brief?

Brief is located at an elevation of about 492 feet above sea level. This means it is not very high up, but it is not right at sea level either.

Living in Brief

Living in an unincorporated community like Brief can be different from living in a city. People in Brief often rely on county services. They might also feel a strong sense of community with their neighbors.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it is not a legally recognized city or town. It does not have its own local government. Instead, the larger county government manages the area. This is common in many parts of the United States.

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