Helton, North Carolina
Unincorporated community in North Carolina, U.S.
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36°32′53″N 81°28′07″W Helton is an unincorporated community and resort town in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States.[1][2][3]
Helton | |
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  Helton Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 36.54°N 81.46°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe |
| Elevation | 2,730 ft (830 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 28643 |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
Helton is a popular destination among tourists and retirees from Florida, as well as those from the lower elevations of the Carolinas and Georgia.
Geography
Climate
The USDA hardiness zone for Helton is Zone 7A (0 °F to 5 °F or -18 °C to -15 °C).[6]
History
The Baptist Chapel Church and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[7]
Notable person
- Monte Weaver, baseball pitcher during the 1930s