Cherry Grove, Columbus County, North Carolina
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Cherry Grove is an unincorporated community
in southern Columbus County
, North Carolina
, south of Cerro Gordo
, and northwest of Tabor City
, on North Carolina Highway 904
, at an elevation of 102 feet (31 m).
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in southern Columbus County
Columbus County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 54,749 people, 21,308 households, and 15,043 families residing in the county. The population density was 58/sq mi . As of 2004, there were 24,668 housing units at an average density of 26/sq mi...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, south of Cerro Gordo
Cerro Gordo, North Carolina
Cerro Gordo is a town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 244 at the 2000 census. According to local legend, the town received its name from a local dignitary, who, upon seeing a fight break out at the dedication of the first railroad depot, exclaimed, "This...
, and northwest of Tabor City
Tabor City, North Carolina
Tabor City is a town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States.It was named after Mount Tabor Baptist Church , which itself is named after the biblical Mount Tabor. Originally named Mt...
, on North Carolina Highway 904
North Carolina Highway 904
North Carolina Highway 904 is a long, north and south highway that goes from NC Highway 130 in Five Forks, to East 1st Street in Ocean Isle. It goes through Brunswick County, Columbus County, and Robeson County. Some major cities it goes through are Fairmont, Fair Bluff, Tabor City, Sunset Beach,...
, at an elevation of 102 feet (31 m).