Kittrell, North Carolina facts for kids
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Kittrell, North Carolina
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Main Street as it crosses the CSX Norlina Subdivision in Kittrell.
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Location of Kittrell, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Vance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 634.62/sq mi (245.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27544
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-36020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405955 |
Kittrell is a small town located in Vance County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Kittrell
Kittrell officially became a town in 1885. Its first mayor was David Outlaw, a merchant. Before it was a town, the area was known as Kittrell's Depot. This name came from a railroad depot (a train station) built there.
The land for the train station was given by George Kittrell and his wife, Elizabeth Boswell Kittrell. The first post office in the area opened in 1854, shortly after the train station started operating.
In 1868, a state law required counties to divide their land into smaller parts called townships. Kittrell Township was created in Granville County, which is one of the counties that Vance County was later formed from.
George Kittrell was a big landowner in Granville County. His grandfather, Captain Jonathan Kittrell, was an early settler in the area. He was a leader of a local group of soldiers (militia) in the 1760s and 1770s. Captain Kittrell also served as a magistrate (a type of judge) for the county.
Kittrell was once home to Kittrell College. Later, the campus became the Kittrell Job Corps Center, which helps young people get job training.
Several historic buildings in Kittrell are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include Ashburn Hall, Thomas Capehart House, Josiah Crudup House, and St. James Episcopal Church and Rectory.
In the past, Kittrell was also known for two fancy health hotels. These hotels, the Davis Hotel and Kittrell Springs Hotel, were popular during a time when people visited spas and health resorts in North Carolina.
Geography of Kittrell
Kittrell is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.2 square miles (0.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People of Kittrell
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 317 | — | |
| 1900 | 168 | −47.0% | |
| 1910 | 242 | 44.0% | |
| 1920 | 223 | −7.9% | |
| 1930 | 220 | −1.3% | |
| 1940 | 184 | −16.4% | |
| 1950 | 189 | 2.7% | |
| 1960 | 121 | −36.0% | |
| 1970 | 427 | 252.9% | |
| 1980 | 225 | −47.3% | |
| 1990 | 228 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 148 | −35.1% | |
| 2010 | 467 | 215.5% | |
| 2020 | 132 | −71.7% | |
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In 2020, the population of Kittrell was 132 people. This means there were about 245 people living in each square kilometer of land.
The local government of Kittrell is led by a mayor and three council members. The current mayor is Gene Pulley, who was elected in November 2023.
Notable People from Kittrell
- Charity Adams Earley: She was the first African American woman to become an officer in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps.
- Mary Hinton: An American academic who became a university president.
See also
In Spanish: Kittrell para niños
