Caroleen, North Carolina facts for kids
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Caroleen, North Carolina
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 Caroleen, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Caroleen, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 560 |
| • Density | 505.87/sq mi (195.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28019
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628617 |
Caroleen is a small community in Rutherford County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but it's a recognized place where people live. In 2020, about 560 people called Caroleen home. A main road, U.S. Route 221 Alternate, goes right through the community. Caroleen also has its own post office with a special ZIP code, 28019.
The Story of Caroleen
Caroleen is located next to the Second Broad River. It was given its name to honor Caroline, who was the wife of a businessman named Simpson B. Tanner Sr.
However, the Post Office Department, which handles mail, thought the name "Caroline" sounded too much like "Carolina." To avoid confusion, they decided to change it. That's how the name "Caroleen" was chosen instead.
Two other communities nearby, Avondale and Henrietta, were started in 1887. Henrietta was named after Tanner's mother-in-law, Henrietta McRae Spencer. These communities are located just south of Caroleen.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 560 | — | |
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The number of people living in Caroleen changes over time. In 2010, there were 652 people. By 2020, the population was 560.
Famous People From Caroleen
- Smoky Burgess – Smoky Burgess was a well-known Major League Baseball player. He was picked to be an All-Star nine times, which is a big honor. He also helped his team win the 1960 World Series, which is the championship for baseball.
See Also
In Spanish: Caroleen (Carolina del Norte) para niños
