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Calico, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pitt |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1006154 |
Calico is an unincorporated community in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. It is located 16 miles (26 km) south of Greenville along North Carolina Highway 102.
History
A post office called Calico was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1902. Calico was so named on account of the community being a trading point where calico was sold.
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