Pine Hall, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pine Hall
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 Pine Hall
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27042
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| GNIS feature ID | 992247 |
Pine Hall is an unincorporated community in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. It's located about ten miles southwest of Danbury, which is the main town of Stokes County. Pine Hall is also near Belews Lake.
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Location and Nearby Areas
Pine Hall is surrounded by several other communities. To the north, you'll find Danbury and Sandy Ridge. If you head east, you'll reach Stokesdale. To the south are Kernersville and Walkertown, while Winston-Salem is to the southwest. Finally, Walnut Cove and Germanton are located to the west of Pine Hall.
Historic Pine Hall House
A historic house, also named Pine Hall, is located in this community. This old plantation house was recognized for its importance and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This list includes places across the United States that are important to history.
The Pine Hall Brick Company
One of the most well-known businesses connected to Pine Hall is the Pine Hall Brick Co.
Early Beginnings
The company's story began in 1922 when Flake Steele took over a business called Consolidated Brick Co. He also bought many acres of land that contained a special type of clay called Triassic shale. This shale is perfect for making bricks.
Growth and Reach
Just two years later, in 1924, Pine Hall Brick Co. moved its main offices to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. By 2021, the company had grown quite a bit. It operates two factories in Madison, North Carolina, and two more in Fairmount, Georgia. Today, Pine Hall Brick Co. sells its brick products in 35 different states across the U.S. and even in other countries around the world.
Weather Event
On March 20, 1998, a weak tornado, known as an EF-1 tornado, briefly touched down in the northern part of Pine Hall. This happened north of Route 311, near Morning Star Baptist Church. The strong winds caused damage to the church, knocking walls from its foundation and blowing out windows. Trees were also knocked down or blown over. Three people were injured during this event. The tornado traveled for about 1.5 miles before it lifted near the border of Stokes and Rockingham Counties. This tornado was part of a larger weather system that later caused the 1998 Gainesville-Stoneville tornado outbreak.
