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Calvander, North Carolina
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Entering from the south via Old NC 86
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 Calvander, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Calvander, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Orange |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27516
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| Area code(s) | 919 |
| GNIS feature ID | 982437 |
Calvander is a rural unincorporated community in southeastern Orange County, North Carolina, United States, located north-northwest of Carrboro. It lies at the intersection of Old Highway 86 and Homestead/Dairyland Road.
Calvander was named as a contraction of the name of Calvin Andrews, who founded the Andrews Academy, a 19th-century schoolhouse lying near the site of the current intersection. A map dated to 1891 identifies the community as including a saw mill, post office, and store. The crossroads currently houses a 76 gas station.
See also
In Spanish: Calvander (Carolina del Norte) para niños
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