Farmville, Chatham County, North Carolina

Farmville, North Carolina
Populated place
Coordinates: 35°34′15″N 79°13′12″W / 35.57083°N 79.22000°W / 35.57083; -79.22000Coordinates: 35°34′15″N 79°13′12″W / 35.57083°N 79.22000°W / 35.57083; -79.22000
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Chatham
Elevation 282 ft (86 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code 27330
Area code(s) 919
GNIS feature ID 1020221

Farmville is a community in southeastern Chatham County, North Carolina which was once called Coal Glen. The area was the site of coal mining activities from the 18th century up the mid-1950s, and was the site of the 1925 Coal Glen mine disaster.

The Deep River coal field, 12 miles long, included the Coal Glen and Egypt (Cumnock) mines.[1]

A historical marker was dedicated June 3, 2017 at Farmville Community Church at U.S. 15-501 and Walter Bright Road north of Sanford.[2]

Geography

Farmville is located at latitude 35|34|15|N| and longitude 79|13|12|W. The elevation is 282 feet.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Leonard, Teresa (2017-06-02). "Highway marker stirs memories of 1925 coal mine disaster". News & Observer. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
  2. ↑ "Coal Glen Mine Disaster NC Highway Historical Marker Dedication" (PDF). Retrieved 2017-06-02.
  3. ↑ "Farmville (in Chatham County, NC) Populated Place Profile". NC Hometown Locator. Retrieved 2017-06-02.


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