Pineola, North Carolina facts for kids
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Pineola
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 Pineola, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Named for | Ola Penland |
| Elevation | 3,550 ft (1,082 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28662
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1021936 |
Pineola is a small community in Avery County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is not a city or town with its own local government. Its main area is around the meeting point of U.S. Route 221 and North Carolina Highway 181.
Pineola is home to several businesses. These include a concrete plant and a company that sells building supplies and lumber. There is also a campground called Down by the River Campground. You can find an asphalt plant, a general store (Lowrey's), and a sawmill here. For those looking for beauty services, there's a salon called Timothy and Company. The Pineola Inn offers a place to stay.
In the center of Pineola stands the Pineola Presbyterian Church. This church is more than 100 years old. It is an important building for its architecture and history in Avery County. During the holiday season, many Christmas tree farms in the area let visitors choose and cut their own trees.
The Linville River flows through Pineola. A dam on the river creates a lake. This lake was once known as Anthony Lake and was part of several resort areas. The famous Blue Ridge Parkway also passes through the southeastern part of Pineola.
History
How Pineola Got Its Name
In 1911, a post office was set up in this area. At that time, the community was known as "Saginaw". On July 21, 1914, the community got a new name: Pineola. This name came from two things. First, there were many Pine trees growing nearby. Second, it was named after Ola Penland, who was the daughter of a local hotel owner.
Early Industries and the Railroad
In the early 1900s, Pineola was a busy place for logging. A large company called W.M. Ritter Company owned a big logging operation and a sawmill here. Logs were cut down and turned into lumber.
The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad, also known as the "Tweetsie" railroad, used to run through Pineola. This railroad helped transport goods and people. However, in 1939, the "Tweetsie" railroad stopped its service to Pineola.
See also
In Spanish: Pineola (Carolina del Norte) para niños
