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Patterson, North Carolina
Patterson, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
Patterson, North Carolina
Patterson, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Patterson, North Carolina is located in the United States
Patterson, North Carolina
Patterson, North Carolina
Location in the United States
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Caldwell
Elevation
1,257 ft (383 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28661
Area code(s) 828
GNIS feature ID 1014252

Patterson is a small place in Caldwell County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

Where is Patterson?

Patterson is located in the western part of North Carolina. It's about 6 miles (or 10 kilometers) north-northwest of a larger town called Lenoir. You can find Patterson near a main road, U.S. Route 321.

Mail and Services

Even though it's not a city, Patterson has its own post office. This post office helps deliver mail to the people who live there. The special code for mail in Patterson is ZIP code 28661.

A Special Historic Place

One important spot in Patterson is a place called Clover Hill. This historic site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list. It includes buildings, places, and sites across the United States that are important to history. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its historical value. It also helps protect these places for future generations.

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