Uncommon+Town+Names

Whynot, North Carolina
 * By: Airianna Thompson**

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Written Description

Whynot, North Carolina The purpose of this paper is to persuade you to want to move to Whynot, North Carolina. Whynot is in Randolph County, in the Greensboro- high point metro area. The town got it's name as a result of residents' back-and-forth discussion of what to call the place: “Why not this?” and “Why not that?” It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. German and English settlers established Whynot in the 18th century. Whynot is known for pottery.

Area residents first began making pottery in the 18th century. The Why Not Academy and Business Institute, a combination public and private school, was located in the community from 1893 to 1916. The population in 2010 was 141,752. Some nearby restaurants would include, “Just a slice, ” “Seagrove Family Restaurant,” and “Wild onion Restaurant.” And that's just a few! There is also a zoo that is located in Asheboro, North Carolina, which isn't very far from Whynot! Whynot would be considered a small town. So, if you like that kind of thing, Whynot is the place for you! Come on down and enjoy the town of Whynot, North Carolina!

Citations

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