New Hope, Perquimans County, North Carolina facts for kids
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New Hope, North Carolina
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 New Hope, Perquimans County, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
New Hope, Perquimans County, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Perquimans |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1025298 |
New Hope is a small place located in Perquimans County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county area. New Hope is found about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) east-southeast of the town of Hertford.
A Bit of History
New Hope used to have another name: "Durants Neck". This name came from an early settler named George Durant. He was a pioneer citizen in the area, meaning he was one of the first people to settle and help develop the community.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de New Hope (condado de Perquimans) para niños
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