Love Valley, North Carolina facts for kids
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Love Valley, North Carolina
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 Love Valley, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Love Valley, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell, Alexander |
| Chartered | April 2, 1963 |
| Founded by | Andy Barker |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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160 |
| • Density | 150.54/sq mi (58.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28625
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-39420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406050 |
Love Valley is a small town in North Carolina, United States. It is mostly in Iredell County. A small part of the town also reaches into Alexander County. In 2020, about 154 people lived there.
History of Love Valley
Love Valley is a unique town. It is found in a quiet valley in the Brushy Mountains. A man named Andy Barker started the town in 1954. He had two big dreams. First, he wanted to create a Christian community. Second, he wanted to live like a cowboy. So, he combined these ideas. He built an Old West-style village in the hills. The town officially became a town on April 2, 1963.
Love Valley looks like towns from old Western movies. It has a saloon, a general store, and places to tie up horses. Cars are not allowed inside the town! People still use horses and horse-drawn vehicles to get around. A small church sits on a hill. This shows Barker's idea of a peaceful Christian place.
The town had some interesting times in the 1960s and 1970s. There was a "Love Valley Rock Festival." Some local people felt it brought different kinds of visitors to the area. But now, Love Valley is much calmer. It is a popular place for people who love horses. There are many trails for horseback riding in the surrounding mountains.
Geography of Love Valley
Love Valley is located in the Brushy Mountains. These mountains are in the northwestern part of Iredell County. The town is about 16 miles (26 km) north of Statesville. Statesville is the main town of Iredell County. Love Valley is also about 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Wilkesboro.
The town covers about 1.02 square miles (2.65 square kilometers) of land. A very small part of this area is water. The water in the town flows into Snow Creek. This creek is part of the South Yadkin River area.
Population in Love Valley
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 40 | — | |
| 1980 | 55 | 37.5% | |
| 1990 | 67 | 21.8% | |
| 2000 | 30 | −55.2% | |
| 2010 | 90 | 200.0% | |
| 2020 | 154 | 71.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 90 people living in Love Valley. By 2020, the population grew to 154 people. Most of the people living in Love Valley are White.
The average age of people in Love Valley in 2010 was 55 years old. This means many adults and older people live there.
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