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Norton, North Carolina
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 Norton, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Norton, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1,116 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1021676 |
Norton is a small place located in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not an official city or town with its own local government.
History of Norton
Norton has a bit of history, especially concerning its post office.
Early Post Office Days
The first post office in this area opened in 1878. Back then, it was called "Nortons."
Name Change and Closure
The name was officially changed to "Norton" in 1891. However, the post office eventually closed its doors in 1953.
Who Was Dave Norton?
The community was named after a person named Dave Norton. He was important because he helped bring the post office to the area.
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