Alamance, NC
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- 553 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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About Alamance
Sitting just six miles south of Burlington, the village of Alamance is a quiet, leafy community with deep North Carolina roots. The area is best known for the 1771 Battle of Alamance, a colonial-era conflict that helped shape the region. Today, the preserved historic battleground provides open green fields, walking paths, and the 1780s Allen House, giving the village a distinctive and scenic backdrop.
For anyone considering a move, Alamance delivers a relaxed, small-town feel within easy reach of regional hubs. Local students attend schools in the Alamance-Burlington School System, and shopping, dining, and medical care are just a short drive away in Burlington and Graham. It is a convenient home base for commuters heading into Greensboro or the Triangle who want a peaceful neighborhood to come home to at the end of the day.
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