Hamptonville, North Carolina

Hamptonville
Unincorporated community
Hamptonville

Location within the state of North Carolina

Coordinates: 36°05′54″N 80°45′37″W / 36.09833°N 80.76028°W / 36.09833; -80.76028Coordinates: 36°05′54″N 80°45′37″W / 36.09833°N 80.76028°W / 36.09833; -80.76028
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Yadkin
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)

Hamptonville is an unincorporated community located in southwestern Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States. Hamptonville is named for Henry Hampton (1750–1832), a colonel in the Revolutionary Army.[1] Hampton set aside land for a town in 1806.

As of the United States 2000 Census, the Census-designated place (CDP) of Hamptonville (ZIP code 27020) had a population of 5,901. It is a Piedmont Triad community. The community is primarily rural and agricultural with many residences scattered across the area. Denser residential and business development is centered on Brooks Crossroads, which is generally the hub of the town as it is just north of US 421 at US 21 and Old Hwy 421 and is the primary route for commuters to work in and out of town and to the elementary school.

Demographics

Hamptonville's Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) has a population of about 5,901 as of the 2000 census. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female. About 94% of the population is white, .6% African-American, 0.1% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 9.4% Hispanic, and 4.48% of another races. 0.8% of people are two or more races. There are no native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

The average household size is 2.6 people, and the average family has 3.0 people. There are 2,491 houses, with 90.9% of them occupied, 82.7% bought and 17.3% rented. There are 226 vacant housing units.

The median household income is $37,241 with 9.7% of the population (6.6% of families) living below the poverty line.

Transportation

Interstate 77 and U.S. Route 421 intersect in the community. The four-lane highways provide easy access to Charlotte to the south and Winston-Salem to the east. U.S. Route 21 also runs through Hamptonville.

Nearby cities/towns

Nearby towns/cities are: Yadkinville, Jonesville, Elkin, Statesville, Union Grove, Wilkesboro, Harmony and Boonville.

Business and development

While the official location of Hamptonville is along US 21, south of Highway 421 near the original village and Flat Rock Church, the center of activity for Hamptonville is at Brooks Crossroads and along the Rocky Branch Rd corridor. Hamptonville has a light business development that is primarily centered on the Rocky Branch Rd corridor and along US 21 at Brooks Crossroads. These facilities include eating and dining establishments, general retail and merchandise stores, service stations, motels, and two very popular flea markets. Sedgewick Homes is a new arrival to the town and has two show homes at its facility. They also occupy a warehouse near this location. There are also other corner stores and businesses scattered further into the more rural areas of the town including small retail shops, garages, and agricultural and farm supply stores. Blue Rhino operates a propane tank regional distribution center in Hamptonville. Lydall Corporation (NYSE: LDL) [2] operates an automotive thermal/acoustical plant a few miles west of Brooks Crossroads. These companies are two of the largest employers in the county. A location at the intersection of two heavily-traveled highways has lured some commercial growth to the area. Sewer, water, and natural gas have been placed at some locations on Rocky Branch Rd with hope for additional growth.

Yadkin County officials awarded contracts in 2006 to extend water and sewer service to the area. Part of the county's $5.2 million public utilities project calls for extending water lines from nearby Jonesville along U.S. 21 south and from Yadkinville west to the I-77/U.S. 421 interchange.[3] Further, sewer service will be offered though a line along U.S. 421 extended from west of Yadkinville to the interchange. The project is expected to start in March 2007, according to The Tribune.

The agricultural and farming industry is an anchor and big business for the Hamptonville area. Multiple farms and agricultural centers cover the area. The primary crops found are corn, tobacco, soy beans, and wheat. In addition there is an abundance of poultry and other livestock holding and processing facilities. One of the most popular attractions to the area finds its roots in agriculture. Wineries are now a popular fixture in Hamptonville.

Weekly curbside garbage collection for Hamptonville and Yadkin County, NC is provided by Ken's 1A Garbage Service: http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Kens.1A.Garbage.Service.336-218-6353

The Hamptonville Post Office moved to Rocky Branch Rd 7-Eleven shopping center at 2943 Rocky Branch Road in 2005, but is looking for a new larger site.[4]

The West Yadkin Fire Department is located at 3205 US 21 Hwy at Brooks Crossrads. The department is the primary agency for fire, rescue, EMS, haz-mat, and other emergency and non-emergency calls in the West Yadkin Fire District, which includes most of Hamptonville. The department has around 30 members with paid staff that works Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The department operates 8 pieces of apparatus including 2 Engines, 1 Rescue Engine, 1 Ladder, 1 Rescue, 1 Tanker, 1 Brush, and 1 Medical/QRV. The department responds to around 600 calls every year. For more on the West Yadkin FD visit the department website at http://www.westyadkinvfd.com[5]

Early village

Hamptonville was first established in the late 18th century and chartered in 1818. The center of the village was Flat Rock Baptist Church, one of the oldest Baptist churches in western North Carolina. The church, which was first called Petty's Meeting House, can trace its history back to at least 1783. A historical marker was erected at the church, which is still active, in 2003.

Up the road from the church is the Hampton House, which is believed to be the oldest residence in Yadkin County.

At one time, the town well was in the middle of the street, but it was paved over when U.S. 21 was built in the area in 1940.

The postal area of Hamptonville includes a number of historic communities, including Brooks Crossroads, Buck Shoals, Windsors Crossroads and part of Lone Hickory.

Attractions

Public schools

Most students in the area attend West Yadkin Elementary School, a kindergarten through sixth-grade public community school on Old U.S. Highway 421. The school opened in 1935 as a high school, but became an elementary-only school after consolidation in 1967.[9] The school was mostly rebuilt after a 1986 countywide bond referendum.

West Yadkin is a focal point for the community and one of the largest schools in Yadkin, with about 800 students.[10]

West Yadkin is one of three feeder schools for Starmount High School, which is located north of the Hamptonville area on Longtown Road.

A new middle school named Starmount Middle School opened in Fall 2009 for 7-8 grade students. The school is located on Longtown Rd beside Starmount High School.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ An Illustrated History of Yadkin County 1850-1980, by W.E. Rutledge Jr., Page 19
  2. ↑ Lydall corporate website
  3. ↑ The Tribune article, January 7, 2007
  4. ↑ "New Post Office Slated for Hamptonville," The Yadkin Ripple, April 5, 2007
  5. ↑ West Yadkin Volunteer Fire Department website
  6. ↑ Carolina Music Ways
  7. ↑ Buck Shoals Vineyard website
  8. ↑ visitNC.com
  9. ↑ An Illustrated History of Yadkin County, 1850-1980, By W.E. Rutledge Jr., Page 69
  10. ↑ West Yadkin Elementary School website
  11. ↑ Historical Sketches of Wilkes County
  12. ↑ Council of American Ambassadors website
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