Crossnore, North Carolina facts for kids
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Crossnore, North Carolina
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Crossnore post office
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Location of Crossnore, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery |
| Named for | George Crossnore |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-alderman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,360 ft (1,020 m) |
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| • Total | 143 |
| • Density | 319.20/sq mi (123.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28616
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-15580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406340 |
Crossnore is a small town located in Avery County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 143 people lived there.
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Geography of Crossnore
Crossnore is a small town. It covers about 0.4 square miles (1.16 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
History of Crossnore
Crossnore has some important historical buildings. These include the Crossnore Presbyterian Church, parts of the Crossnore School Historic District, the Weaving Room of Crossnore School, and some old houses. These places are special because they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important to the history of the United States.
People in Crossnore
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 181 | — | |
| 1940 | 266 | 47.0% | |
| 1950 | 240 | −9.8% | |
| 1960 | 277 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 264 | −4.7% | |
| 1980 | 297 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 271 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 242 | −10.7% | |
| 2010 | 192 | −20.7% | |
| 2020 | 143 | −25.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 242 people living in Crossnore. They lived in 96 households, and 62 of these were families. The town had about 549 people per square mile.
About 29.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Crossnore was 34 years.
Education in Crossnore
A special place called The Crossnore School, Inc., was started in 1913. It is a group home that helps young people. Today, about 100 students live there. The Crossnore School is known for giving good care to children. It does this at a lower cost than many other places that help children.
Famous People from Crossnore
- Tommy Burleson – He was a professional basketball player in the NBA. He played on the 1974 NC State National Champion team. He was also part of the 1972 USA Olympic team.
- Virginia Foxx – She is a member of the United States House of Representatives. She has represented North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005.
See also
In Spanish: Crossnore para niños
