Pleasant Grove, Alamance County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Pleasant Grove
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 Pleasant Grove
Location in North Carolina
Pleasant Grove
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 919 |
| GNIS feature ID | 992457 |
Pleasant Grove is a small community in Alamance County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Pleasant Grove is easy to find because it's located where two main roads meet: North Carolina Highway 49 and North Carolina Highway 62. This spot is in the northeastern part of Alamance County.
A Look Back in Time
Early Days
Pleasant Grove has a long history. A post office served the community for many years, from 1815 until 1908. In the early 1900s, farmers in the area grew a lot of tobacco. This tobacco was brought to Pleasant Grove to be processed.
The School's Story
In 1922, Pleasant Grove High School was built. It was for white students in grades eight through ten. Later, in 1962, it became an elementary school.
The school closed in 1971. This happened because of new rules that aimed to end segregation in schools across the county. Some parts of the old school building were taken down. However, the cafeteria and gym area remained. Today, this part of the building is used as the Pleasant Grove Community Center. It's a place where people in the community can gather.
Famous Faces
- JamesOn Curry - A professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Pleasant Grove (Carolina del Norte) para niños
