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

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

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


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