Blackwood, North Carolina

Blackwood, North Carolina
Unincorporated community

Location of Blackwood in North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°59′33″N 79°04′20″W / 35.99250°N 79.07222°WCoordinates: 35°59′33″N 79°04′20″W / 35.99250°N 79.07222°W
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Orange
Elevation[1] 482 ft (147 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 919
GNIS feature ID 981568[1]

Blackwood is an unincorporated community in Orange County, North Carolina, United States. It is located on North Carolina Highway 86, north of Eubanks, and is next to a train line running from Hillsborough to Carrboro.

The primary commercial area of Blackwood is at the intersection of Hwy 86 South and Mill House Rd. to the west and Mt. Sinai Rd. to the east. Allen & Son Barbecue located by the train track is an institution for many UNC students and alumni.

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