Horse Shoe, North Carolina facts for kids
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Horse Shoe, North Carolina
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 Horse Shoe, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Horse Shoe, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.57 sq mi (19.61 km2) |
| • Land | 7.46 sq mi (19.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,100 ft (600 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,430 |
| • Density | 325.69/sq mi (125.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28742
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584322 |
| FIPS code | 37-32740 |
Horse Shoe is a small community in Henderson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area the government tracks for population. It's not officially a town or city.
The name "Horse Shoe" comes from the way the French Broad River bends nearby. The river makes a shape like a horse shoe! In 2020, about 2,430 people lived here. Its ZIP code is 28742.
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Where is Horse Shoe?
Horse Shoe is located in the western part of Henderson County. To its north, you'll find the town of Mills River. To the west, there is the community of Etowah.
The French Broad River flows right through the middle of Horse Shoe. A main road, U.S. Route 64, also goes through the community. This road can take you to other nearby places.
Nearby Cities and Towns
- You can drive about 6 miles (10 km) east on U.S. Route 64 to reach Hendersonville. This is the main town, or county seat, of Henderson County.
- If you go southwest through Etowah, it's about 14 miles (23 km) to Brevard.
- The larger city of Asheville is about 23 miles (37 km) north. You can get there by going through Mills River.
Land and Water
The Horse Shoe area covers about 7.57 square miles (19.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.11 square miles (0.29 square kilometers), is water. This water mostly comes from the French Broad River.
Who Lives in Horse Shoe?
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| 2020 | 2,430 | — | |
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As of the 2020 census, the population of Horse Shoe was 2,430 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in this specific area.
Famous People from Horse Shoe
Some interesting people have lived in Horse Shoe:
- Bil Dwyer (1907-1987) was a talented cartoonist and humorist. He made people laugh with his drawings and witty writing.
- Cecil Gordon (1941-2012) was a well-known race-car driver. He competed in many exciting races during his career.
