Oak Grove, Jones County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Oak Grove, North Carolina
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 Oak Grove, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Oak Grove, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jones |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28573
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| GNIS feature ID | 1014049 |
Oak Grove is a small place in Jones County, North Carolina, United States. It's 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 does.
Discovering Oak Grove
Oak Grove is located in the eastern part of North Carolina. You can find it along US 17. This road is important for traveling through the area.
Where is Oak Grove Located?
Oak Grove is southwest of a larger city called New Bern. It's also close to the Oak Grove Holf Airport. An airport nearby means it's easy for people to fly in and out of the region.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Oak Grove is a place where people live together. However, it doesn't have its own official town government. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in, which in this case is Jones County. This is different from a city or town that has its own mayor and town council.
