Epsom, North Carolina facts for kids
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Epsom, North Carolina
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 Epsom, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Epsom, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Vance, Franklin |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 919 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1020165 |
Epsom is a small place in North Carolina, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county government.
About Epsom: A North Carolina Community
Epsom is located in the northern part of Franklin County and the southern part of Vance County. It sits right on the line between these two counties.
Where is Epsom Located?
Epsom is found north of Louisburg and southeast of Henderson. It is about 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. Key roads that pass through Epsom include N.C. Highway 39, Epsom-Rocky Ford Road (which is also known as SR 1003), and New Bethel Church Road (SR 1523).
A Bit of History: Epsom's Post Office
For a short time, Epsom had its own post office. It opened on September 27, 1887. The post office helped people send and receive mail in the community. The first person in charge of the post office was Simon W. Duke. The post office closed its doors on March 31, 1908.
