Calico, North Carolina

Calico is an unincorporated community in Pitt County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina.[1]

History

A post office called Calico was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] Calico was so named on account of the community being a trading point where calico was sold.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calico, North Carolina
  2. "Pitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  3. Proffitt, Martie (Apr 17, 1983). "Local history offers tasty tidbits". Star-News. pp. 8C. Retrieved 1 November 2015.

Coordinates: 35°25′07″N 77°15′17″W / 35.41861°N 77.25472°W / 35.41861; -77.25472

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