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About Red Cross, North Carolina

Red Cross is a locality in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 903. The population density is 76.5 people per km². Red Cross is located at 35.2674°N, 80.3556°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28129.

Red Cross rests in a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile fields, where the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth after a rain. It lies 16.0 miles south-east of Concord, NC (from Concord, NC: bearing 128°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west-south-west of Hills. The terrain here, a subtle rolling of the land, is softened by a generous canopy of oak and maple, their leaves catching the diffused sunlight of a Carolina afternoon. Small creeks, mere whispers of water, thread their way through the landscape, their banks fringed with ferns and the occasional flash of a cardinal's wing. The feeling is one of quiet permanence, a place where the seasons unfold with a predictable grace, and the evenings are painted with the deepening hues of twilight. The history of Red Cross is a story woven into the very fabric of its agricultural roots, a legacy of hardworking hands that shaped these lands for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, established a community that thrived on the bounty of the earth, a tradition that continues to inform its local economy today, with farms still dotting the surrounding countryside, their crops a testament to the enduring spirit of the place. While not a bustling hub, Red Cross possesses a distinct character, a quiet dignity that speaks of a deep connection to its past and a steady, unpretentious present. The echoes of its founding linger, not in grand monuments, but in the enduring rhythm of life, a simple, honest pulse felt in the everyday interactions of its residents.

About This Red Cross Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Cross, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.267366, -80.355619. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Red Cross and Stanly County.

Detailed location data for Red Cross includes the ZIP code (28129), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Stanly County (Albemarle), and school district assignment (Stanly County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Red Cross is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.