Crossnore, North Carolina
Crossnore, North Carolina | |
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 Crossnore post office | |
 Location of Crossnore, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 36°01′20″N 81°55′51″W / 36.02222°N 81.93083°W | |
| Country | .png){kind=small} United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County | Avery |
| Named after | George Crossnore[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-alderman |
| • Mayor | Eddie Yarber |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,360 ft (1,020 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 143 |
| • Density | 319.4/sq mi (123.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28616 |
| Area code | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-15580[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406340[3] |
Crossnore is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 143 at the 2020 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.
History
The Crossnore Presbyterian Church, Crossnore School Historic District, Weaving Room of Crossnore School, and Milligan Shuford Wise and Theron Colbert Dellinger Houses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 181 | — | |
| 1940 | 266 | 47.0% | |
| 1950 | 240 | −9.8% | |
| 1960 | 277 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 264 | −4.7% | |
| 1980 | 297 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 271 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 242 | −10.7% | |
| 2010 | 192 | −20.7% | |
| 2020 | 143 | −25.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 242 people, 96 households, and 62 families residing in the town. The population density was 548.8 inhabitants per square mile (211.9/km2). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 269.9 per square mile (104.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.80% White, 0.41% African American, 4.13% Native American, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.55% of the population.
Education
A group home named The Crossnore School, Inc., was established in 1913 and now houses approximately 100 students. Crossnore School has been praised for providing high-quality care at a lower cost than typical for most orphanages.[7]
Notable people
- Tommy Burleson, former NBA player, played on 1974 NC State national championship team and 1972 USA Olympic team
- Virginia Foxx, member of the United States House of Representatives for North Carolina's 5th congressional district
References
- ↑ Hardy, Michael (May 17, 2017). "A few Avery County place names". The Avery Journal Times. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crossnore, North Carolina
- 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ McKenzie, Richard B. (January 14, 2010). "The Best Thing About Orphanages". The Wall Street Journal.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |