Hamptonville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hamptonville
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 Hamptonville
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yadkin |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 986345 |
Hamptonville is a small, unincorporated community in Yadkin County, North Carolina, USA. It's named after Henry Hampton, a brave colonel from the American Revolution. He set aside land for the town back in 1806.
In 2000, the area known as Hamptonville (with ZIP code 27020) had about 5,901 people living there. It's part of the Piedmont Triad region. The community is mostly rural with many farms and homes spread out. The busiest part of Hamptonville is around Brooks Crossroads. This area is a hub for businesses and homes, and it's where people travel to and from for work and school.
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Who Lives in Hamptonville?
In 2000, about 5,901 people lived in Hamptonville's Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA). The population was almost evenly split between males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).
Most people (about 94%) were white. Other groups included African-American (0.6%), American Indian (0.1%), and Asian (0.2%). About 9.4% of the population was Hispanic.
The average home had 2.6 people, and families averaged 3.0 people. There were 2,491 houses, with most (90.9%) being lived in. About 82.7% of homes were owned, and 17.3% were rented.
The average household income was $37,241. About 9.7% of the people lived below the poverty line.
Getting Around Hamptonville
Hamptonville is easy to reach because two major highways cross here: Interstate 77 and U.S. Route 421. These four-lane roads make it simple to travel to Charlotte to the south or Winston-Salem to the east. U.S. Route 21 also goes through Hamptonville.
Businesses and Growth
While the original village of Hamptonville is along US 21, the main activity happens at Brooks Crossroads and along Rocky Branch Road. This area has many businesses. You can find places to eat, general stores, gas stations, motels, and two very popular flea markets.
Companies like Blue Rhino, which distributes propane tanks, and Lydall Corporation, which makes car parts, have facilities here. These companies are big employers in the county. Because two busy highways meet here, more businesses are interested in coming to Hamptonville. The county has even worked to bring water, sewer, and natural gas services to some areas to help with growth.
Farming is a very important business in Hamptonville. Many farms grow crops like corn, tobacco, soybeans, and wheat. There are also many places that raise and process poultry and other livestock. Wineries have also become a popular attraction in the area.
The Hamptonville post office moved to the Rocky Branch Road 7-Eleven shopping center in 2007.
The West Yadkin Fire Department is located at Brooks Crossroads. This department handles fire, rescue, and other emergency calls for most of Hamptonville. They have about 30 members and several vehicles to help the community.
Hamptonville's Early Days
Hamptonville was first settled in the late 1700s and officially became a town in 1818. The heart of the early village was Flat Rock Baptist Church. This church is one of the oldest Baptist churches in western North Carolina, dating back to at least 1783. A historical marker stands at the church, which is still active today.
Near the church is the Hampton Family House, the oldest house in Yadkin County. It was built around 1757 by Thomas Hampton. His son, Henry Hampton, who founded Hamptonville, later owned it. The house has stayed in the same family for over 250 years! Today, it is owned by Adam Charles Pardue, the eighth generation of the family to live there.
The town used to have a well in the middle of the street. But it was covered over when U.S. 21 was built in 1940. The Hamptonville postal area also includes other historic communities like Brooks Crossroads and Buck Shoals.
Fun Things to Do
- The Windsor’s Crossroads Community Building is an old schoolhouse built around 1915. Since 1990, it has hosted a popular old-time music jam every Friday night.
- Hamptonville is part of the Yadkin Valley wine region. You can visit four vineyards nearby that make up the Swan Creek Wine Trail: Buck Shoals, Raffaldini, Windy Gap, and Laurel Gray.
- You might even see Amish buggies in the community! A small Amish group settled here in the 1980s. The Shiloh General Store, run by the Amish, sells delicious baked goods, cheeses, spices, and handmade toys and furniture.
- If you're feeling adventurous, Carolina Skydive is a skydiving center located nearby at Swan Creek Airport.
- There are two very popular Flea Markets on Rocky Branch Road. On weekends, they have many vendors and shops, and it can be hard to find a parking spot because so many people visit!
Local Schools
Most students in Hamptonville attend West Yadkin Elementary School. This public school teaches students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It opened in 1935 as a high school but became an elementary school in 1967. The school was mostly rebuilt in 1986.
West Yadkin Elementary is a big part of the community and one of the largest schools in Yadkin County, with about 800 students.
After elementary school, students from West Yadkin often go to Starmount High School]. This high school is located north of Hamptonville.
A new school, Starmount Middle School, opened in the fall of 2009 for students in grades 6-8. It is located next to Starmount High School.
Famous People from Hamptonville
- Sir Leo Arnaud (1904–1991): A French-born composer. He wrote Bugler's Dream, which has been the theme music for the Olympics on U.S. television since 1968.
- Alfred "Teen" Blackburn: North Carolina's last surviving Confederate veteran.
- William H. H. Cowles: He served four terms as a United States congressman and was a colonel during the Civil War.
- Kathy Fleming: Crowned Miss North Carolina in 1977.
- State Rep. George M. Holmes: A state representative.
- Jeanette W. Hyde: She was the U.S. ambassador to several Caribbean countries from 1994 to 1997.
- Junior Johnson: A pioneer in NASCAR racing. Junior Johnson built a large home in Hamptonville, though he was born in nearby Wilkes County.
See also
In Spanish: Hamptonville para niños
