Coinjock, North Carolina facts for kids
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Coinjock, North Carolina
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 Coinjock, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Currituck |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 337 |
| • Density | 401.19/sq mi (154.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
27923
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628619 |
| FIPS code | 37-13500 |
Coinjock is a small community in Currituck County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 337 people lived in Coinjock.
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Where is Coinjock?
Coinjock is located in northeastern North Carolina. It sits along U.S. Route 158, a major road. The community is about 20 miles (32 km) south of the Virginia state line. It is also found at mile marker 50 on the southern part of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. This canal is part of the Intracoastal Waterway, a famous water route along the Atlantic coast.
To the east of Coinjock is the Currituck Sound. To the west, you'll find the North River. A nearby area called Church's Island, located in the Currituck Sound, also uses Coinjock's postal address. This island was named after Captain Richard Church, an important historical figure.
What Does the Name Coinjock Mean?
The name Coinjock comes from the Native American language. It means "the place of the blueberry swamps." This name refers to the many swamp blueberries that grow naturally in the area.
Over time, the name has been spelled in different ways. Some old spellings include "Coenjock," "Cowenjock," or "Cornjack." Sometimes, it was even written as two words, like "Coin Jock."
Coinjock's History
An important historical event happened in Coinjock in 1785. Bishop Thomas Coke visited the community on March 19, 1785. He preached to a small group of people in the local chapel.
More recently, in 2013, the Coinjock Colored School was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list recognizes important historical sites in the United States.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 337 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Coinjock (Carolina del Norte) para niños
