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Relief, North Carolina
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 Relief, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Relief, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mitchell |
| Named for | Hart's Relief |
| Elevation | 2,103 ft (641 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28740
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1014824 |
Relief is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States. The community is located along the banks of the North Toe River, connected to North Carolina Highway 197 (NC 197) via Relief Road (SR 1314).
History
A post office called Relief was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1974. It is unclear why the name "Relief" was applied to this community.
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