Caroleen, NC
- Elevation
- 844 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Caroleen is a quiet community of about 500 residents tucked along the Second Broad River in Rutherford County. Founded in the late 1800s as a textile town and named for a mill owner's wife, it still retains the easygoing feel of a traditional Carolina mill village. Today, life here moves at a relaxed pace with plenty of small-town charm. U.S. 221 Alternate runs right through the center of town, making it easy to enjoy a quiet, affordable neighborhood while staying just minutes from shopping and dining in nearby Forest City.
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