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