Hightowers, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hightowers, North Carolina
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 Hightowers, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Hightowers, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
| Township | Hightowers |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1006239 |
Hightowers is a small, quiet place in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it is managed by the county.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. People living in Hightowers get their services, like police and fire protection, from Caswell County. It is different from a city, which has its own mayor and city council.
Where is Hightowers Located?
Hightowers is found in Hightowers Township. It is located in the northwestern part of Caswell County. You can find it northwest of another community called Prospect Hill.
Roads and Directions
The community is mainly centered around where two roads meet. These roads are North Carolina Highway 119 and Nicks Road. Nicks Road used to be part of Highway 86. This means it was once the main path for that highway.
Rivers and Streams
A small stream called Reedy Fork starts in the Hightowers area. A "tributary" is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Reedy Fork flows into Hyco Creek. This creek is an important part of the local water system.
