Eli Whitney, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eli Whitney
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 Eli Whitney
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
27253
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| GNIS feature ID | 1020119 |
Eli Whitney is a small place in southeastern Alamance County, 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. It does not have its own local government.
Eli Whitney is found where North Carolina Highway 87 meets Greensboro-Chapel Hill Road. To the south, you'll find Mandale. To the west, there is Snow Camp. Even though it's its own community, the United States Postal Service delivers mail to Eli Whitney as part of the Graham area.
How Eli Whitney Got Its Name
This community was named after Eli Whitney, a famous American inventor. He is best known for inventing the cotton gin. The cotton gin was a machine that made it much faster to separate cotton fibers from their seeds. This invention greatly changed cotton farming.
Eli Whitney, the community, was named this because it once had a cotton gin. This machine was very important for processing cotton grown nearby. However, the cotton gin has been gone for many years now.
Community Life and History
Eli Whitney used to have a school for local children. Over time, this school closed down. The building was later taken apart.
However, the school's gymnasium was kept. It is still standing today. This old gym now serves as a community center. It is a place where people from Eli Whitney can gather for events and activities.
See also
In Spanish: Eli Whitney (Carolina del Norte) para niños
