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Pfafftown, North Carolina
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 Pfafftown, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Pfafftown, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Named for | Peter Pfaff |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,043 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27040
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| Area code(s) | 336 and 743 |
Pfafftown (/ˈpɑːftaʊn/ PAHF-town) is a community in North Carolina, United States. It is not an official city. Parts of Pfafftown have become part of the cities of Winston-Salem and Lewisville. Both of these cities are in Forsyth County. In 2000, about 2,043 people lived in the Pfafftown area. It is part of the Piedmont Triad region.
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History of Pfafftown
In 1784, a man named Peter Pfaff Sr. bought land west of Muddy Creek. This land became the start of the Pfafftown community. A post office was opened in the community in 1888.
Some important old houses in Pfafftown are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include Pfaff's house, the John Jacob Schaub House, and the Waller House.
In 2001, Pfafftown tried to become an official city, like nearby Clemmons and Lewisville had done. However, this attempt was not successful. Instead, in 2006, much of the Pfafftown area became part of Lewisville or Winston-Salem.
People Living in Pfafftown
In 2000, about 2,043 people lived in the Pfafftown area. This area is also called a Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA). About 49% of the people were male and 51% were female.
Most of the people, about 86.6%, were white. About 8% were African-American. Around 3.2% were American Indian. About 1.5% of the people were Hispanic.
The average home had about 2.6 people living in it. The average family had about 2.9 people. There were 3,783 houses in the area. Most of these houses, 94.5%, were lived in. About 91% of the homes were owned by the people living in them. Only 3.5% were rented.
Getting Around Pfafftown
Several main roads help people travel through Pfafftown. Yadkinville Road goes right through the community. It connects Reynolda Road in Winston-Salem to Old US-421. This road eventually leads to Yadkinville.
Another important road is NC 67. This road goes around the community. It connects NC 150 in Winston-Salem to U.S. Route 21 in Jonesville. Other major roads include Transou Road, Skylark Road, and Lewisville-Vienna Road. These roads connect different parts of Pfafftown and nearby areas.
Famous People from Pfafftown
- George Greer: He is a professional hitting coach for the Major League Baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Jim Drake (1929–2012): He was an engineer. Many people say he invented windsurfing.
- Craig Engels: He is a middle-distance runner for the USA and Nike.
See also
In Spanish: Pfafftown (Carolina del Norte) para niños
