Pigeonroost, North Carolina facts for kids
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Pigeonroost, North Carolina
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 Pigeonroost, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Pigeonroost, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mitchell |
| Named for | The passenger pigeon |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28740
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1021891 |
Pigeonroost is a small place in Mitchell County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History
Pigeonroost got its interesting name from a type of bird called the passenger pigeon. Long ago, these pigeons were incredibly common. They used to fly in huge flocks that could darken the sky! They would gather in massive groups to rest and nest, and these places were called "roosts."
Sadly, the passenger pigeon is now extinct, meaning there are no more of them left anywhere in the world. This happened because too many were hunted, and their natural homes were destroyed. The name "Pigeonroost" reminds us of a time when these amazing birds were a big part of the area's nature.
Where is Pigeonroost?
Pigeonroost is located in the western part of North Carolina. It's nestled in the mountains of Mitchell County. The area is quite high up, with an elevation of about 2,234 feet (or 681 meters) above sea level. This means it's much higher than places closer to the coast. You can find it on a map using its coordinates: 36°04′09″N 82°17′47″W.
