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Crutchfield Crossroads, North Carolina
Crutchfield Crossroads, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
Crutchfield Crossroads, North Carolina
Crutchfield Crossroads, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Crutchfield Crossroads, North Carolina is located in the United States
Crutchfield Crossroads, North Carolina
Crutchfield Crossroads, North Carolina
Location in the United States
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Chatham
Elevation
627 ft (191 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EST)
GNIS feature ID 985012

Crutchfield Crossroads is a small, rural area in North Carolina, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and farms without a local town council.

You can find Crutchfield Crossroads in the northwestern part of Chatham County. It is located north of a town called Siler City.

What is Crutchfield Crossroads Like?

Crutchfield Crossroads is mostly known for its farms. It is a very agricultural area. The community is often defined by the rural intersection of Silk Hope-Liberty Road and Siler City-Snow Camp Road. At this intersection, you can find a few stores. However, most of the area is made up of farms and open land.

Schools and Daily Life

Children who live in Crutchfield Crossroads attend schools nearby. These schools are located in the communities of Silk Hope and Siler City. Life here is quiet and connected to the land.

A Glimpse into History

This area is home to some very old farms in North Carolina. One important farm is the Whitehead-Fogleman Farm. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This means it is a special place recognized for its historical importance. It helps us remember the past and how people lived and farmed long ago.

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