Level Cross, Randolph County, North Carolina
Level Cross[1] is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, North Carolina at U.S. Route 220's intersection with Branson Mill Road. Level Cross is located a few miles north of Randleman.
Level Cross, North Carolina | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Randolph |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 988368 |
Naming
The community was so named on account of its flat main intersection, or level crossroads.[2]
Notable Residents
It is the hometown of Richard Petty who was born there in 1937.[3] It is the hometown of Richard Petty's father, Lee Petty. It is also the home of Dale Inman
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Level Cross, Randolph County, North Carolina
- Tucker, Tom (Mar 18, 1981). "Richard Petty's stock car heaven". The Miami News. pp. B1. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/758273/Richard-Petty
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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