Old Trap, North Carolina facts for kids

Old Trap (also known as Oldtrap and The Trap) is a small, rural community located in Camden County, North Carolina, United States. It sits right on North Carolina Highway 343 and is about 7 feet (2.1 m) above sea level. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

Why Is It Called Old Trap?

The community of Old Trap got its interesting nickname, "The Trap," a long time ago. People in the area used to call it this because of certain places where adults gathered. Some locals felt these places were not very good for the community. Over time, the name "Old Trap" stuck, and it's still used today!