Hoflers Fork, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hoflers Fork, North Carolina
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 Hoflers Fork, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Hoflers Fork, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gates |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1025410 |
Hoflers Fork is a small, quiet place in Gates County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as an 'unincorporated community.' This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a town or city.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Hoflers Fork is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. It doesn't have a mayor or a town council. Instead, the county government, in this case, Gates County, handles services like roads and public safety.
Where is Hoflers Fork Located?
Hoflers Fork is found in the eastern part of North Carolina. It is about 8.5 miles (13.7 kilometers) east of Gatesville. Gatesville is the county seat of Gates County. The community is right on North Carolina Highway 32. This highway helps connect Hoflers Fork to other places nearby.
