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Wise, North Carolina
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Warren
Founded 1907
Area
 • Total 2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2)
 • Land 2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
2,369 ft (112 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27594
Area code(s) 252, 336
GNIS feature ID 997508

Wise is a small place in North Carolina, United States. It's not a city or town, but an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a town does. Wise is found in Warren County, right along U.S. Route 1. The closest town to Wise is Norlina.

What is Wise, North Carolina?

Wise is a quiet community where people live without a separate town government. It's part of a larger county, which handles services like roads and schools. Being on U.S. Route 1 means it's connected to a major highway that runs through many states.

A Look at Wise's History

Wise was officially founded in 1907. Over the years, it has been a small but important part of Warren County. Communities like Wise often grow around important roads or local businesses.

The Warren County Training School

A special building in Wise is the Warren County Training School. This school was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Being on this list means it's an important place with a lot of history. It helps us remember the past and how education has changed over time.

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