Zionville, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zionville
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 Zionville, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Elevation | 3,209 ft (978 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28698
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1023353 |
Zionville is a small, unincorporated community located in Watauga County, North Carolina. An "unincorporated community" means it's a recognized place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town.
This community sits right on the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. You can find it between the towns of Boone and Mountain City. It is located along an old road known as US Highway 421.
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Exploring Zionville's Past
Zionville has a rich history, especially because of its location. It was a meeting point for important old trails.
Ancient Trails and Early Settlements
Two famous paths, the Old Buffalo Trail and Daniel Boone's Trail, crossed paths right here in Zionville. These trails were important routes for travel and trade long ago. They led towards Trade, Tennessee, which is just across the state line.
In 1836, the community established the Zionville Baptist Church. This church became an important part of the community's early life.
A Historical Figure's Stop in Zionville
In 1866, a man named Tom Dula stayed for a few days at the farm of Colonel James Grayson in Zionville. Soon after, authorities from Wilkes County came looking for him. He was later found west of Mountain City and was taken back for a trial.
How Roads Shaped Zionville's Development
Roads have changed a lot over time, and these changes affected Zionville.
- 1921: NC 60 was created. It followed Daniel Boone's Trail from Zionville to Boone. This highway then continued east all the way to Castle Hayne, which is near Wilmington.
- 1930-1932: For a short time, parts of NC 60 shared the same route as US 321.
- 1932: NC 60 was replaced by US 421. This new highway took over the route through Zionville.
- Late 1934: NC 60 was officially removed from the state highway system.
- 1962 or 1963: US 421 was moved to a new path. This new route bypassed Zionville, meaning the main highway no longer went directly through the community.
