Mountain Page, North Carolina facts for kids
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Mountain Page, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 990702 |
Mountain Page is a small, quiet place located in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county government.
About Mountain Page
Mountain Page is found on the southeastern edge of Henderson County. It is named after the local Page family, who were early settlers in the area. The community uses the ZIP code 28773. Interestingly, this ZIP code is linked to Saluda, even though Saluda is in a different county nearby.
Location and Surroundings
Mountain Page is about 12 miles south of Hendersonville. Hendersonville is the main town, or "county seat," for Henderson County. Mountain Page is also considered part of the larger Asheville Metropolitan Area. This means it is connected to the bigger city of Asheville and its surrounding areas.
The community is very close to the Greenville Watershed. This watershed is located in Greenville County, South Carolina, which is a neighboring area. A watershed is a special land area where all the water drains into a common point, like a river or lake. This particular watershed helps provide clean drinking water.
