Woodleaf, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodleaf, North Carolina
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 Woodleaf, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Woodleaf, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27054
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| Area code(s) | 704 & 980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 997599 |
Woodleaf is a small place in North Carolina, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that do not have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it is part of a larger county. Woodleaf is located in Rowan County, North Carolina.
You can find Woodleaf about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) northwest of Salisbury. It is located along North Carolina Highway 801. Woodleaf also has its own post office with the ZIP code 27054.
A Look Back: Woodleaf's History
Woodleaf has some interesting history. Two important places near the community are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.
- The Mount Vernon site
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and Cemetery
The post office in Woodleaf has been around for a long time. It first opened on September 4, 1855. Back then, it was called "Wood Leaf." The very first person in charge of the post office was Daniel Wood. Later, in 1877, the name was changed to "Woodleaf," which is what it is called today.
