Wood, North Carolina facts for kids

Wood is a small community located in the northeastern part of Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. It used to be called Wood's Store. You can find Wood along North Carolina Highway 561, just east of another community called Centerville.

Wood is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or town council. Instead, the county government helps manage things like roads and services for the area. Wood sits at an elevation of about 322 feet (98 meters) above sea level.

History of Wood, North Carolina

Wood was first settled a long time ago, in 1893. Many years later, in 1917, the community officially became an "incorporated town." This meant it had its own local government and could make its own rules.

However, the town's official status didn't last forever. On May 5, 1961, the town's charter was removed. This meant Wood stopped being an official town and went back to being an unincorporated community.

Important Places in Wood

One special place in Wood is the Archibald Taylor House. This historic house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The National Register is a list of important buildings, sites, and objects across the United States that are worth protecting because of their history.