Horneytown, North Carolina
Unincorporated community in North Carolina, United States
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Horneytown is an unincorporated community in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. Horneytown is 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of High Point.
Horneytown, North Carolina | |
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  Horneytown Location within North Carolina  Horneytown Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 36°01′10″N 80°03′36″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Named after | The Horney Family[1] |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 987072[2] |
Horneytown was named for the Horney family of early settlers.[3] It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.[4][5]
Fire protection services in Horneytown and the surrounding area is provided by the Horneytown Fire Department, a volunteer fire department established in 1958. The current fire chief is Kelly Baker.[6][7]