Crescent, North Carolina facts for kids

Crescent is a small community located in Rowan County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is considered a "populated place," meaning people live there, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city.

A Look Back at Crescent's History

Crescent once had its own post office. This post office was open from March 5, 1898, until May 29, 1925. The very first person to be in charge of the mail there was Rev. Dr. J.M.L. Lyerly.

Rev. Lyerly was born in Crescent. He was also the founder and head of the Crescent Academy, which was a school. He was known as an important leader in the Reformed Church in North Carolina.

Since 1868, Crescent has been part of the Gold Hill Township. This change happened because North Carolina's state constitution required all counties to be divided into smaller areas called townships.

Where is Crescent Located?

Crescent is found at specific points on a map. Its location is 35 degrees, 34 minutes, and 31 seconds North latitude. It is also at 80 degrees, 25 minutes, and 13 seconds West longitude. The elevation, or how high it is above sea level, is 807 feet.

People in Crescent

Crescent has always been a small community. Since 1870, the number of people living in Crescent has been counted as part of the larger Gold Hill Township census. This means its population is included with the township's total.