Trust, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Trust
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 Trust, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Elevation | 2,415 ft (736 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28743
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1016245 |
Trust is a small place in Madison County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
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Discovering Trust, North Carolina
Trust is located in the beautiful state of North Carolina. It's found in the western part of the state, in a county called Madison County. This area is known for its mountains and natural beauty.
Where is Trust Located?
You can find Trust where two main roads meet: NC 63 and NC 209. The community stretches out along two creeks, Spring Creek and Friezeland Creek. It's just north of another small place called Luck.
Part of a Bigger Area
Trust is also considered part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a fancy way of saying it's connected to the larger city of Asheville. A "Metropolitan Statistical Area" is a region that includes a big city and all the smaller towns and communities around it that are closely linked, often because people commute for work or services.
The Mystery of the Name
The name "Trust" is a bit of a mystery! No one is quite sure how this community got its name. Sometimes, places are named after people, events, or even local features, but the story behind "Trust" isn't well known.
