Francisco, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Francisco
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 Francisco
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
27053
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| GNIS feature ID | 985363 |
Francisco (pronounced FRAN-sis-koh) is a small, quiet community in the northern part of Stokes County, North Carolina. It's not an official city or town, but rather an unincorporated area. This means it's a community that doesn't have its own local government.
Francisco is about 13 miles northwest of Danbury, which is the main town of Stokes County. It's also very close to the border with Virginia, less than three miles away. You can find Francisco right next to the Dan River, and it's located along North Carolina State Highway 89.
What You Can Find in Francisco
This small community has a few important places that serve its residents.
Community Services
- A fire station run by volunteers helps keep everyone safe.
- There's a place where people can drop off their trash and recycling. This helps keep the area clean.
Local Buildings
- Francisco used to have its own elementary school, called Francisco Elementary School, but it is now closed.
- A Presbyterian church serves as a place of worship for many in the community.
- There is also a Ruritan meeting house, which is a community building where local groups meet and hold events.
Mail and History
Years ago, Francisco had its very own mailing address and post office. However, in the 1960s, the post office closed. Since then, mail for Francisco has been handled by the Westfield Post Office. This means that addresses in Francisco became part of the Westfield mail delivery area.
