Five Points facts for kids
Five Points is a name used for many different places and things around the world. It often refers to a spot where five streets or roads meet, like a special kind of intersection. Because so many places share this name, it can sometimes be confusing! This article will help you learn about some of the most well-known "Five Points" locations and other interesting things that use this name.
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Places Called Five Points
Many towns and neighborhoods are known as Five Points. They are often busy centers where people gather, shop, and travel.
In Canada
- In Toronto, Ontario, the northern part of the Oakwood-Vaughan neighborhood is sometimes called Five Points.
In the United States
The name Five Points is very common in the United States. Here are some examples:
- Five Points, Alabama
- In California, you can find several places named Five Points, including:
* Five Points in Fresno County * Five Points, Kern County, California * Five Points in Los Angeles County, California
- Five Points in Denver, Colorado, is a historic neighborhood.
- Five Points, Florida
- In Florida, Five Points in Jacksonville is a popular area with shops and restaurants.
- In Georgia, there are a few important Five Points locations:
* Five Points (Athens) in Athens, Georgia. * Five Points in Atlanta, Georgia, is a major downtown area. It's also home to the Five Points (MARTA station), which is a very busy train station.
- Five Points, Manhattan, New York, was a famous and historic neighborhood in New York City.
- Five Points in Columbia, South Carolina, is a lively area known for its nightlife and shops.
Other Uses of Five Points
The name "Five Points" isn't just for places! It can also refer to other interesting things.
- Five Points is the name of a literary journal published by Georgia State University. A literary journal is a magazine that shares new stories, poems, and essays.
- 5 Pointz was a famous outdoor art exhibit in Queens, New York. It was a large warehouse where graffiti artists were allowed to create amazing works of art. It was known as a "graffiti mecca" before it was torn down.
See also
- Five Corners (disambiguation)
- Five points of architecture are important ideas about how buildings should be designed, created by a famous architect named Le Corbusier.
