Supply, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Supply, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28462
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| GNIS ID | 1022850 |
Supply is a small place in Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA. It's not a city with its own government, but a community where people live. You can find it where two main roads, US 17 (called Ocean Highway) and NC 211, meet.
The name "Supply" comes from how the Lockwoods Folly River was used long ago. In the 1700s and 1800s, this river was a busy route for trading goods. People would come here to "supply" themselves with what they needed.
In the past, people from nearby beach towns like Holden Beach and Oak Island often came to Supply to buy things. Today, there are more shops and services in other towns like Southport, so people don't always need to travel to Supply for their supplies anymore.
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Where is Supply Located?
Supply is found right between two other towns in Brunswick County. It's halfway between Bolivia, which is the county seat (where the county government is), and Shallotte. Supply is also just south of a large wetland area called the Green Swamp. The Brunswick Medical Center, a hospital, is also located here.
Schools in Supply
Children in Supply attend these schools:
- Supply Elementary School
- Cedar Grove Middle School
Supply in Books and Media
The book Holly by Albert French is set in Supply. In the story, the book mentions a courthouse in Supply. However, Supply is not a county seat, so it doesn't actually have a courthouse. Supply does have its own fire department, located near the intersection of US 17 and NC 211.
Famous People from Supply
Chad McCumbee, a professional race car driver, lives in Supply. He has raced in series like ARCA and NASCAR.
See also
In Spanish: Supply (Carolina del Norte) para niños
