Pelham, North Carolina
Pelham, North Carolina | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Pelham Location within the state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 36°30′37″N 79°28′18″W / 36.51028°N 79.47167°WCoordinates: 36°30′37″N 79°28′18″W / 36.51028°N 79.47167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Pelham is an unincorporated community in northwest Caswell County, North Carolina at the North Carolina/Virginia border. It is often considered a suburb of nearby Danville, Virginia. Pelham is located along Pelham Loop Road near the eastern terminus of NC 700 at US 29 (future Interstate 785). It was named for Confederate Col. John Pelham, known as "the Gallant Pelham" for his extraordinary bravery, whose parents, Dr. Atkinson and Martha Mumford McGehee Pelham, resided in neighboring Person County before moving to Alabama. Nearby communities, independent cities, and municipalities include Danville, Eden, Ruffin, Yanceyville, Purley, Reidsville and Casville.
Pelham remains the home of the Loyal White Knights, one of the country's larger KKK groups.[1]
References[]
- ^ Doran, Will (November 24, 2018). "As hate crimes rise, some look to an impeached NC governor for lessons". News & Observer.
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Municipalities and communities of Caswell County, North Carolina, United States | ||
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- Unincorporated communities in Caswell County, North Carolina
- Unincorporated communities in North Carolina
- Ku Klux Klan
- Tourist attractions in Caswell County, North Carolina