Glen Raven, North Carolina facts for kids
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Glen Raven, North Carolina
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Location of Glen Raven, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.59 sq mi (9.30 km2) |
| • Land | 3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,239 |
| • Density | 923.06/sq mi (356.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27215
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-26460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402527 |
Glen Raven is a small community in North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
Glen Raven is located in Alamance County, North Carolina. It is also part of the larger Burlington, North Carolina area. In 2020, about 3,239 people lived in Glen Raven.
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History of Glen Raven
Long ago, the land where Glen Raven is now was home to Native American people. These groups were known as the Altamahaw-Ossipee.
Later, a fabric maker named John Quinten Gant started a company here. This company grew into what is known today as Glen Raven Fabrics.
Achievements and Awards
Glen Raven Fabrics has achieved some amazing things. They made the special fabric used for the first American flag. This flag was planted on the moon!
The company, Glen Raven Inc., also received an important award. They got the "International Seal of Recommendation" for their fabrics. This award is for fabrics used in umbrellas and awnings. It was given by the Skin Cancer Foundation. This means their fabrics help protect people from the sun.
Geography and Landscape
Glen Raven is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. This area is known for its rolling hills. The community sits at an elevation of about 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level.
It is directly north of the city of Burlington, North Carolina. Glen Raven stretches north towards the Haw River. The river is at a lower elevation, about 540 feet (165 meters).
Land and Water Areas
According to the United States Census Bureau, Glen Raven covers about 3.59 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 3.51 square miles (9.09 square kilometers) is land.
A small part of Glen Raven is water. This water area is about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers). This means about 2.25% of Glen Raven is covered by water.
Business and Economy
The company Glen Raven, Inc. plays a very big role in the town's economy. This company was started a long time ago, in 1880. It began as a cotton mill, making only clothes.
Over the years, the company has grown a lot. Today, it does many things with fabric. This includes dyeing, spinning, weaving, and finishing fabrics. They also handle distribution and logistics.
Education for Students
Students living in Glen Raven attend schools in nearby Burlington. The closest school is Hillcrest Elementary School. It is just a two-minute drive away.
After elementary school, students go to Turrentine Middle School. For high school, they attend Walter M. Williams High School. All these schools are located in Burlington.
Population Information
In 2010, there were 2,750 people living in Glen Raven. There were also 1,038 households. A household means all the people living together in one home.
The population density was about 785.7 people per square mile (303.4 people per square kilometer). In 2020, the population grew to 3,239 people.
See also
- In Spanish: Glen Raven (Carolina del Norte) para niños
