Carolina, Alamance County, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carolina
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Former Copland Fabrics mill in Carolina
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 Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1019534 |
Carolina, also known as Hopedale, is a small place in North Carolina, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city.
Carolina is located in Alamance County. It sits right next to the Haw River. This community is found to the east-southeast of another place called Glencoe.
A Look at Carolina
Carolina is a quiet community in North Carolina. It is known by two names, Carolina and Hopedale. These names help people find it on a map.
Being an unincorporated community means it does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger Alamance County. The county government helps manage services for the people living there.
Where is Carolina?
Carolina is in the central part of North Carolina. It is part of Alamance County. This county is known for its history and natural beauty.
The community is close to the Haw River. Rivers like the Haw River are important for nature and sometimes for local industries.
Past Industries in Carolina
For many years, a large factory called Copland Fabrics was a big part of Carolina. This factory made textiles, which are fabrics like cloth. It provided many jobs for people in the area.
However, in late 2018, the Copland Fabrics mill closed down. This was a big change for the community. The building that once housed the factory is now a reminder of Carolina's industrial past.
