Pigeonroost, North Carolina

Pigeonroost is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, North Carolina, in the United States.^[1]

History

Pigeonroost takes its name from the extinct passenger pigeon which was once abundant throughout the region.^[2]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pigeonroost, North Carolina
↑ Lacey, Theresa Jensen (1 October 2002). Amazing North Carolina. Thomas Nelson Inc. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-4185-3840-8.

Municipalities and communities of Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States

County seat: Bakersville

Towns	Bakersville Spruce Pine

Unincorporated communities	Buladean Clarrissa Estatoe Kona Ledger Little Switzerland‡ Loafers Glory Penland Pigeonroost Poplar Red Hill

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 36°04′09″N 82°17′47″W / 36.06917°N 82.29639°W / 36.06917; -82.29639

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