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Brooks Crossroads, North Carolina
Brooks Crossroads, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
Brooks Crossroads, North Carolina
Brooks Crossroads, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Brooks Crossroads, North Carolina is located in the United States
Brooks Crossroads, North Carolina
Brooks Crossroads, North Carolina
Location in the United States
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Yadkin
Elevation
1,089 ft (332 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27020
Area code(s) 336
FIPS code 37-37197
GNIS feature ID 981978
Other names Brooks Cross Roads
Centre Hill

Brooks Crossroads, also known as Brooks Cross Roads, is a small community located in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger county. You can find Brooks Crossroads along U.S. Highway 421, just east of Interstate 77.

About Brooks Crossroads

Brooks Crossroads is a quiet place in North Carolina. It's known for its location at a key intersection. This community is part of Yadkin County.

Where is it?

Brooks Crossroads is in the central part of North Carolina. It's easy to find because it's right on U.S. Highway 421. This highway is an important road that connects different areas. The community is also close to Interstate 77. This is a major highway that runs north and south.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Brooks Crossroads doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government handles services for the area. This includes things like roads and public safety. People living in unincorporated communities still have a strong sense of local identity.

Other Names for Brooks Crossroads

Sometimes, Brooks Crossroads is also called "Brooks Cross Roads." Another historical name for the area is "Centre Hill." These different names show how places can be known by more than one title over time.

Facts and Figures

Brooks Crossroads has some interesting facts about its location.

  • Elevation: The community is about 1,089 feet (332 meters) above sea level. This is measured from the ocean's surface.
  • Time Zone: It is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means it follows Eastern Standard Time (EST) in winter. In summer, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
  • Postal Code: The main ZIP code for Brooks Crossroads is 27020. This helps mail get to the right place.
  • Area Code: The phone area code for this region is 336.
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