Hallsboro, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hallsboro, North Carolina
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 Hallsboro, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Hallsboro, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Land | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
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| • Total | 382 |
| • Density | 116.57/sq mi (45.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28442
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-29000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628631 |
Hallsboro is a small community in southeastern North Carolina, United States. It is located in Columbus County. Hallsboro is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. It is not an officially incorporated town with its own local government. In 2020, about 382 people lived in Hallsboro.
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Education in Hallsboro
Hallsboro has schools for younger students. There is an elementary school and a middle school in the community. For high school, students travel to East Columbus Jr./Sr. High School. This school is located in Lake Waccamaw, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) to the east. Hallsboro does not have its own public library. The closest library is the Rube McCray Memorial Library. It is about 5.3 miles (8.5 kilometers) away in Lake Waccamaw.
Geography of Hallsboro
Hallsboro is located in the east-central part of Columbus County. The U.S. Census Bureau states that the Hallsboro CDP covers an area of about 3.28 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Nearby Communities
Several other communities are close to Hallsboro:
- Lake Waccamaw is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) to the east.
- Whiteville is the county seat of Columbus County. It is about 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) to the west.
- Bolton is about 11 miles (17.7 kilometers) to the east.
- Clarkton is about 13 miles (20.9 kilometers) to the north.
Population of Hallsboro
In 2020, the population of Hallsboro was 382 people.
Local Parks and Attractions
Lake Waccamaw State Park is a popular natural area near Hallsboro. It is located on the far side of Lake Waccamaw. The park is about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) southeast of Hallsboro. It offers opportunities for outdoor activities.
Notable Person from Hallsboro
- Ann Atwater was born in Hallsboro. She became a well-known civil rights activist. She worked in Durham, North Carolina, especially with a group called Operation Breakthrough.
