Ridgecrest, North Carolina facts for kids
Ridgecrest is a small community located in eastern Buncombe County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's an unincorporated community, which means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county. Ridgecrest is found near major roads like Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 70. It's also part of the larger Asheville area.
Ridgecrest is well-known for its special places. These include the Ridgecrest Conference Center, which started way back in 1907. It's also home to two popular summer camps: Camp Ridgecrest for Boys, established in 1929, and Camp Crestridge for Girls, which opened in 1955. All three of these places are now run by the Ridgecrest Foundation, which bought them on December 30, 2020. They are connected with the Southern Baptist Convention. Phil Berry is in charge of running both summer camps.
Where is Ridgecrest Located?
Ridgecrest is situated in a beautiful part of North Carolina. It's about 1.91 miles (3.07 kilometers) east-northeast of a town called Black Mountain. If you travel west-northwest, you'll find Old Fort about 6.38 miles (10.27 kilometers) away.
The community is also about 6.37 miles (10.25 kilometers) northeast of Swannanoa. The larger city of Asheville is around 15 miles (24 kilometers) to the east-northeast. For those wondering about its location relative to the nation's capital, Ridgecrest is approximately 367 miles (591 kilometers) southwest of Washington, D.C.. The special postal code, or ZIP Code, for Ridgecrest is 28770.
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In Spanish: Ridgecrest (Carolina del Norte) para niños
