Helton, North Carolina
Helton | |
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Helton Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 36°32′N 81°28′W / 36.54°N 81.46°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe |
| Elevation | 2,730 ft (830 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 28643 |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
36°32′53″N 81°28′07″W / 36.54806°N 81.46861°W Helton is an unincorporated community and resort town in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States.[1][2][3]
Helton is a popular destination among tourists and retirees from Florida, as well as those from the lower elevations of the Carolinas and Georgia.
Geography
Helton is located in northwestern Ashe County, east of Sturgills.[4] The community is bordered to the north by Virginia.
The community lies at an elevation of 2,730 feet (832 m).
The ZIP Code for Helton is 28643.[5]
Climate
The USDA hardiness zone for Helton is Zone 7A (0 °F to 5 °F or -18 °C to -15 °C).[6]
History
The Baptist Chapel Church and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[7]
Notable person
- Monte Weaver, baseball pitcher during the 1930s
References
- ^ "Helton Populated Place Profile - Ashe County, North Carolina Data". northcarolina.hometownlocator.com. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ "Helton, NC 28643, US - MapQuest". www.mapquest.com. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ Mead, Tim (January 29, 2007). "Hidden Helton". Carolina Sportsman. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ "Helton, North Carolina - ZIP Code 28643". Google Maps. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ "28643 ZIP Code Map". www.unitedstateszipcodes.org. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ "2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map | USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map". planthardiness.ars.usda.gov. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.