Pinehurst, North Carolina facts for kids
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Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina
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Mystic Cottage (1900), historic building in the district
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Home of American Golf
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Location in Moore County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Moore | |
| Founded | 1895 | |
| Incorporated | 1980 | |
| Named for | Its location in a pine forest | |
| Area | ||
| • Village | 17.36 sq mi (44.95 km2) | |
| • Land | 16.71 sq mi (43.28 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) | |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Village | 17,581 | |
| • Density | 1,052.19/sq mi (406.24/km2) | |
| • Urban | 50,319 (US: 506th) | |
| • Urban density | 1,058.1/sq mi (408.5/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
28370, 28374
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| Area codes | 910, 472 | |
| FIPS code | 37-51940 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407523 | |
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Pinehurst Historic District
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| Area | 250 acres (100 ha) | |
| Built | 1895 | |
| Architect | Frederick Law Olmsted | |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Queen Anne | |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001361 | |
| Significant dates | ||
| Added to NRHP | August 14, 1973 | |
| Designated NHLD | June 19, 1996 | |
Pinehurst, also known as The Village of Pinehurst, is a village in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 17,581 people lived there. Pinehurst is famous for its golf resort, the Pinehurst Resort. This resort has hosted many big golf tournaments, including the United States Open Championships.
A large part of the village, including the resort, is a National Historic Landmark District. This means it's a very important place in American history. It was recognized in 1996 for its beautiful design by Frederick Law Olmsted. He also designed Central Park in New York City! Pinehurst is known as the "Home of American Golf." This title was given by the United States Golf Association and the State of North Carolina. The area around Pinehurst is also popular for horse sports like fox hunting and steeplechase races. The Pinehurst Race Track is a well-known place for horse racing.
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Golf in Pinehurst
The Pinehurst Resort is one of the main places where the men's US Open in Golf is held. Since 1999, the resort has hosted this big event four times. The most recent was in 2024. The US Open will come back to Pinehurst many more times in the future.
In 2024, a new building called Golf House Pinehurst opened. It is now home to the World Golf Hall of Fame. This is a special place that honors the best golfers and people who have helped the sport grow.
Besides the Pinehurst Resort, the village also has The Country Club of North Carolina. In the area around Pinehurst, there are more than 40 other golf courses. One of these is the Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in nearby Southern Pines. This club has hosted the U.S. Open tournament for women's golf four times.
History of Pinehurst
In 1895, a man named James Walker Tufts bought a large area of land in the North Carolina Sandhills. He wanted to build a "health resort" for people who didn't have a lot of money. Tufts hired Frederick Law Olmsted to design the village. Olmsted created the village with winding roads and a pretty central green area.
The place was first called Tuftstown or Pinealia while it was being built. By December 1895, it was renamed the village of Pinehurst. The name "Pinehurst" was suggested in a contest for another place, but it wasn't chosen there. So, Tufts decided to use it for his new village in the South. The first visitors came to Pinehurst in January 1896.
The first golf course at Pinehurst Resort was built between 1897 and 1898. The first championship held there was in 1901. The most famous golf course, Pinehurst No. 2, was designed by Donald Ross and finished in 1907. The Pinehurst Race Track was built in 1915. In 1980, Pinehurst officially became a municipality, which means it became its own town with its own local government.
Today, the Pinehurst Resort has ten golf courses, three hotels, a health spa, and many other sports and fun facilities. For a while, there was a disagreement between the village and the resort about using the name "Pinehurst" for local businesses. However, over the years, the village and the resort have learned to work together. They have a good relationship that helps both of them. Because the village and the resort are so close, you can even drive a golf cart on the public roads in the village!
Several important places in Pinehurst are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Lloyd-Howe House, the Pinehurst Historic District, and the Pinehurst Race Track.
Geography of Pinehurst
Pinehurst covers an area of about 17.2 square miles (44.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Three streams start in the Pinehurst area: Aberdeen Creek, Horse Creek, and Joes Fork.
People of Pinehurst
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,016 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,124 | 10.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,056 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,103 | — | |
| 2000 | 9,706 | 90.2% | |
| 2010 | 13,124 | 35.2% | |
| 2020 | 17,581 | 34.0% | |
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Population in 2020
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 15,190 | 86.4% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 555 | 3.16% |
| Native American | 75 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 381 | 2.17% |
| Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 682 | 3.88% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 691 | 3.93% |
In 2020, there were 17,581 people living in Pinehurst. There were 7,301 households and 4,991 families. The average income for a household in the village was about $92,342. For families, the average income was about $108,433. Only a small number of families, about 2.2%, lived below the poverty line.
Fun Places to Visit
- Pinehurst Resort
- The Country Club of North Carolina
- Sandhills Horticultural Gardens - a beautiful place with many different plants.
- Mystic Cottage - a historic building.
- World Golf Hall of Fame at Golf House Pinehurst - learn about golf legends!
- General George Catlett Marshall Park - a park named after a famous general.
Schools in Pinehurst
- The O'Neal School
- Sandhills Community College
- Pinecrest High School
- Episcopal Day School
- Pinehurst Elementary School
- Sandhills Classical Christian School
Getting Around
- Moore County Airport - a local airport for smaller planes.
Famous People from Pinehurst
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Pinehurst:
- Donna Andrews - a professional golfer who won many tournaments.
- Rick Azar - a former TV sports reporter.
- Brian Bass - a professional baseball player.
- Bill Beutel - a news reporter for ABC News.
- Charles E. Brady Jr. - a doctor, U.S. Navy captain, and NASA astronaut.
- Del Cameron - a Hall of Fame horse racing driver and trainer.
- Seth Maness - a professional baseball player.
- George C. Marshall - a very important U.S. Army general and former Secretary of State.
- Vince McMahon - a famous professional wrestling promoter.
- William H. McRaven - a U.S. Navy admiral.
- Fred Pickler - an actor and author.
- Carson Abel Roberts - a U.S. Marine Corps general.
- Tony Terry - an R&B singer.
- Ruth La'Ontra - a Gospel singer.
Images for kids
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Mystic Cottage (1900), a historic building in Pinehurst.
See also
In Spanish: Pinehurst para niños
