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Quaker Gap
Quaker Gap is located in North Carolina
Quaker Gap
Quaker Gap
Location in North Carolina
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Stokes
Elevation
1,089 ft (332 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27021
GNIS feature ID 992931

Quaker Gap is a small place in Stokes County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Where is Quaker Gap Located?

Quaker Gap is found in the beautiful state of North Carolina. It is about five miles southwest of Danbury. Danbury is the main town, or county seat, for Stokes County.

Nearby Attractions

This community is also close to a really cool place called Hanging Rock State Park. This park is famous for its amazing rock formations and outdoor activities. It's a great spot for hiking and enjoying nature.

Fun Facts About Quaker Gap

Quaker Gap sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than places right by the ocean.

Time Zone and Postal Code

Like many places on the East Coast of the United States, Quaker Gap is in the Eastern Time Zone. During most of the year, it uses Eastern Standard Time (EST). In the summer, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The ZIP code for Quaker Gap is 27021.

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