Calvander, North Carolina

Calvander is a rural unincorporated community in southeastern Orange County, North Carolina, United States, located north-northwest of Carrboro. It lies at the intersection of Old Highway 86 and Homestead/Dairyland Road.

Calvander, North Carolina
Entering from the south via Old NC 86
Entering from the south via Old NC 86
Calvander, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
Calvander, North Carolina
Location of Calvander in North Carolina
Calvander, North Carolina is located in the United States
Calvander, North Carolina
Calvander, North Carolina (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°56′35″N 79°06′35″W / 35.94306°N 79.10972°W / 35.94306; -79.10972
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27516
Area code919
GNIS feature ID982437[1]

Calvander was named as a contraction of the name of Calvin Andrews, who founded the Andrews Academy, a 19th-century schoolhouse lying near the site of the current intersection. A map dated to 1891 identifies the community as including a saw mill, post office, and store. The crossroads currently houses a 76 gas station.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Calvander, North Carolina". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
  2. ^ "Pickard Mill" (PDF). Trading Path Association. Retrieved December 24, 2022.