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Whittier, North Carolina
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 Whittier, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Whittier, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson and Swain |
| Named for | Dr. Clarke Whittier |
| Elevation | 1,841 ft (561 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 25 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
28789
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
Whittier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson and Swain counties in the western part of the U.S. state of North Carolina. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 25.
Whittier is located on the Tuckasegee River, between Bryson City downstream to the west, and Dillsboro upstream to the southeast.
History
Founded in 1881 by Clark Whittier when he purchased 60,000 acres (240 km²) of land in the area, it was incorporated as a town from 1887 to 1933. The town declined following the collapse of the lumber industry during the Great Depression.
See also
In Spanish: Whittier (Carolina del Norte) para niños
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