Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Chinquapin - they are located in Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas (2) and Virginia.
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Chinquapin. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Chinquapin.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Chinquapin. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Chinquapin.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Chinquapin. See our Newspapers Page for Chinquapin.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Chinquapin ...
Looking for more information about Chinquapin? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Chinquapin, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Chinquapin.
Adding Chinquapin to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Chinquapin in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Chinquapin was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Chinquapin post office opened in 1884.
We also found Chinquapin in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Duplin, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Chinquapin. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Chinquapin - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 910 code has been Overlayed with the 472 area code. New phone numbers in the Chinquapin area will be assigned with one of these codes: 910 or 472. As a result, placing a call in the Chinquapin area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Chinquapin). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Chinquapin or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: