Horse Shoe, North Carolina
Horse Shoe: township in Henderson County, North Carolina
About
Horse Shoe is a city located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Horse Shoe
| Population | 2,351 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Henderson County |
| Area | 19.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3432,-82.5565 |
| Altitude | 6,857 feet / 2090 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:07:38 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 28742 |
| Weather | 87℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Horse Shoe is located at 35°20'35"N 82°33'23"W (35.3431700, -82.5565100).
Horse Shoe map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Horse Shoe (1)
American racecar driver Cecil Gordon was born in Horse Shoe
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Horse Shoe, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198039 | Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock (NC) | 28731-4728 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Horse Shoe, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Horse Shoe.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Sh Post Office | Horse Shoe (NC) | 28742 |
Other cities in Henderson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 14,235 | County seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Fletcher | 8,439 | Town in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Mills River | 7,471 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Etowah | 6,944 | CDP in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| East Flat Rock | 4,995 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Mountain Home | 3,622 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Flat Rock | 3,408 | Village in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Edneyville | 2,367 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Laurel Park | 2,339 | City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Valley Hill | 2,070 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Fruitland | 2,031 | Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Barker Heights | 1,254 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Balfour | 1,187 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,056 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Horse Shoe distances to largest North Carolina cities