Stokes, North Carolina facts for kids

Stokes is a small community located in Pitt County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's considered a "census-designated place," which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Stokes is part of the larger Greenville Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 357 people lived there.

Stokes is found about 10 miles northeast of Greenville. You can reach it by following North Carolina Highway 30.

History of Stokes

Stokes has a bit of history, like many places in North Carolina. One important historical site in the area is the Thomas Sheppard Farm. This farm was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2000. Being on this list means it's a special place worth preserving because of its historical importance.

Learning in Stokes

Students in Stokes have local schools to attend. Stokes Elementary School teaches children from pre-kindergarten up to 8th grade. After that, students go to North Pitt High School for grades 9 through 12.

Local Services in Stokes

The community of Stokes has several services to help its residents. The Stokes Regional Water Company makes sure homes have clean water. For heating and cooking, Stokes & Congleton Gas Co. provides propane gas. If you need phone or internet service, Embarq is the local company that offers telephone and ADSL (a type of internet connection). Electricity for the area is supplied by GUC.

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In Spanish: Stokes (Carolina del Norte) para niños