Calvander, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 small, quiet community in North Carolina, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it's part of a larger county, Orange County, rather than having its own mayor or town council. You can find Calvander in the southeastern part of Orange County, just north of a town called Carrboro. It's located right where two roads meet: Old Highway 86 and Homestead/Dairyland Road.
How Calvander Got Its Name
Calvander got its unique name from a person! It's a shortened version of "Calvin Andrews." Calvin Andrews was an important person in the 1800s. He started a school called Andrews Academy. This schoolhouse was located very close to where the main roads cross today.
Calvander in the Past
Back in 1891, a map showed that Calvander was a busy little community. It had a saw mill, which is a place where logs are cut into lumber. There was also a post office, so people could send and receive mail. And, of course, there was a store where people could buy things they needed.
Calvander Today
Today, Calvander is still a quiet crossroads. If you visit, you'll find a gas station there. It's a reminder of the community's long history and how it has changed over time.
