Rocky Point, North Carolina facts for kids

Rocky Point is a small community in southern Pender County, North Carolina, United States. It's a place where many people live, but it's not officially a city. Rocky Point is part of the larger Wilmington area. You can find it along North Carolina Highway 210, North Carolina Highway 133, and U.S. Route 117.

The ZIP Code for Rocky Point is 28457.

About Rocky Point

Rocky Point is easy to find, located right off Interstate 40 at exit 408. It's a small town with just a few traffic lights. This community is growing quickly! Land taxes are low here, which can be a good thing for families.

Local services like the Rocky Point Fire Department, Pender EMS and Fire, and the Pender County Sheriff's Office help keep everyone safe. Even though Rocky Point feels very rural, it's only about 15 to 20 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Wrightsville Beach is the closest public beach for fun in the sun. A popular local spot is Paul's Place Famous Hot Dogs, a beloved small-town restaurant.

Rocky Point's History

Rocky Point has been around since the time of Colonial America, which was a long time ago. However, it didn't get its current name until 1875. For over 200 years, farmers have loved the soil in Rocky Point because it's great for growing healthy crops.

Before the American Civil War, large farms called Plantations were common in the area. The exact reason for the name "Rocky Point" isn't fully known. One idea is that it came from local Miningquarry sites or from digging to make the Cape Fear River deeper, leaving behind piles of rock.

Schools in Rocky Point

Rocky Point has several schools for students of all ages:

• Rocky Point Elementary School
• Cape Fear Elementary School
• Cape Fear Middle School
• Heide Trask High School

School System Details

The schools in Rocky Point are part of the Pender County Schools district. The person in charge of the school board is Ken Smith.

Past Schools

Some schools that used to serve the community include:

• Long Creek High School (from 1924 to 1993)
• PCTS (from 1929 to 1969)
• Rocky Point School (from 1925 to 1943)

Famous People from Rocky Point

Several notable people have connections to Rocky Point:

• John Baptista Ashe: He was a former U.S. Representative for Tennessee.
• William Shepperd Ashe: He also served as a former U.S. Representative.
• Richard Brickhouse: A NASCAR driver who won the very first Talladega 500 race in 1969.

See also

In Spanish: Rocky Point para niños