Enfield, North Carolina facts for kids
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Enfield, North Carolina
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Buildings along Railroad Street
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Location of Enfield, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Halifax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,865 |
| • Density | 1,433.51/sq mi (553.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27823
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-21360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406450 |
| Website | www.enfieldnc.org |
Enfield is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. It was started in 1740. In 2020, about 1,864 people lived there. This was a decrease from 2,538 people in 2010. Enfield is the oldest town in Halifax County. It was once the biggest market in the world for raw peanuts. Enfield is part of the Roanoke Rapids micropolitan area.
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History of Enfield
One very important event in Enfield's history was the Enfield Riots. These riots helped to start the American fight for independence.
At that time, the area was ruled by the British Crown. A man named Robert Earl Granville owned the land rights. The riots began because of problems with land agents. These agents were collecting special fees called "quitrents." These fees often went into Granville's own pocket.
On January 25, 1759, a group of colonists took action. Many were landowners and officials from nearby counties. They went to Edenton and took Francis Corbin and Joshua Bodley. These men were land agents. Corbin and Bodley were brought to Enfield and put in jail for four days. They were forced to show all land records to the public. Corbin had to return money he had collected illegally. But after he was freed, he sued the colonists who had taken him.
The lawsuit was eventually stopped. However, the Colonial Assembly, which was the local government, put some of the colonists in jail. People in Enfield were very angry about this unfair treatment by the British. On May 14, 1759, a group of citizens broke into the jail. They freed the men who had been arrested.
Many people believe these actions encouraged leaders in North Carolina. They pushed for independence from England. This led to the Halifax Resolves on April 12, 1776. These resolves were an important step towards the American Revolution.
Historic Places in Enfield
Several buildings and places in Enfield are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect places that are important to American history.
Some of these historic places include:
- Bell-Sherrod House
- Bellamy's Mill
- Samuel Warren Branch House
- The Cellar
- Enfield Graded School
- Gray Hall
- Myrtle Lawn
- James H. Parker House
- Shell Castle
- Strawberry Hill
- Whitaker's Chapel
Geography of Enfield
Enfield is located at 36°10′47″N 77°40′08″W / 36.179843°N 77.668777°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2). All of this area is land.
People in Enfield work in different types of jobs. Many jobs are in manufacturing (28.0%). Other common jobs are in education, health, and social services (19.3%). Retail stores (10.2%) and entertainment or food services (10.0%) also provide many jobs.
Population of Enfield
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 504 | — | |
| 1890 | 568 | 12.7% | |
| 1900 | 361 | −36.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,167 | 223.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,648 | 41.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,234 | 35.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,208 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,361 | 6.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,978 | 26.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,272 | 9.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,995 | −8.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,082 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,347 | −23.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,532 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,865 | −26.3% | |
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2020 Census Information
This table shows the different groups of people living in Enfield in 2020.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 201 | 10.73% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,584 | 84.93% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.05% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 55 | 2.95% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 0.64% |
In 2020, there were 1,865 people living in Enfield. These people made up 1,069 households, and 625 families.
Famous People from Enfield
- John T. Alsop: He used to be the mayor of Jacksonville, Florida.
- Ruth Bellamy (1906-1969): She was a writer who was born in Enfield.
- John Branch Jr.: He was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Senator and as the Secretary of the Navy. He was also the 19th Governor of North Carolina. Later, he was the sixth and last governor of Florida when it was a territory.
- George Eastman: He was the founder of Eastman Kodak Company. He had a second home in Enfield called Oak Lodge. He often visited this rustic hunting retreat for his vacations.
See also
In Spanish: Enfield (Carolina del Norte) para niños
