Providence, North Carolina | |
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Coordinates: 36°30′19″N 79°22′13″W / 36.50528°N 79.37028°W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Caswell |
Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 27315 |
Area code | 336 |
GNIS feature ID | 1022094 [1] |
Providence (formerly known as Hells Half Acre) is an unincorporated community in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. Providence is 7 miles (11 km) north-northwest of Yanceyville and directly south of Danville, Virginia. Providence has a post office with ZIP code 27315. [2]
The small town annually hosts the "Spring Fling", a two-day event held on a weekend in late April or early May on the grounds of the Providence Volunteer Fire Department. [3] It features rides for kids, food, crafts, fireworks, and nationally known entertainment. [4] "The Gym", a full-size gymnasium originally built for the now defunct Piedmont Academy but now owned and maintained by Covenant Reformed Baptist Church, is generally available for public use. [5] Every Sunday evening area youth gather for basketball games.