Roaring Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roaring Creek
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Church and fields outside Roaring Creek
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 Roaring Creek, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery |
| Elevation | 2,982 ft (909 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28657
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1022311 |
Roaring Creek is a small place in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
This community got its name from Roaring Creek, a stream that flows through the area. You can find Roaring Creek along a road called US 19-E, located between two other communities named Frank and Plumtree.
History of Roaring Creek
Roaring Creek has a special place in American history. It was a stopping point for a group of brave fighters during the American Revolutionary War.
The Overmountain Men's Journey
On September 27, 1780, a group of American patriots known as the Overmountain Men camped at Roaring Creek. These men were led by General William Campbell. They were on an important journey, having just crossed a place called Yellow Mountain Gap.
The Battle of Kings Mountain
Just ten days later, on October 7, 1780, the Overmountain Men arrived at Kings Mountain. There, they fought in a very important battle called the Battle of Kings Mountain. This battle was a big win for the Americans against the British forces during the Revolutionary War. Roaring Creek played a small but significant role as a resting spot for these heroes on their way to victory.
