Penelope, North Carolina
Penelope: a city in Burke County, North Carolina.
About
Penelope is a city located in the county of Burke in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Penelope
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Burke County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7290,-81.3998 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:02:05 (6th November 2026) |
Geography
Penelope is located at 35°43'44"N 81°23'59"W (35.7290200, -81.3998100).
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Penelope, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198835 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory (NC) | 28601 |
| 198233 | Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory (NC) | 28602-0699 |
| 198118 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
| 199908 | Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton (NC) | 28655-4511 |
| 198987 | Mitchell Community College | Statesville (NC) | 28677-5293 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Penelope, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Penelope.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hildebran Post Office | Hildebran (NC) | 28637 |
| Hickory Post Office | Hickory (NC) | 28602 |
| Icard Post Office | Icard (NC) | 28666 |
| Rhodh Post Office | Rhodhiss (NC) | 28667 |
| Granite Fall Post Office | Granite Falls (NC) | 28630 |
Other cities in Burke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burke County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton | 16,625 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States |
| Valdese | 4,407 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Icard | 2,664 | Township in Burke County, North Carolina |
| Hildebran | 2,006 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Drexel | 1,861 | Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Glen Alpine | 1,487 | Town of the United States |
| Rutherford College | 1,300 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |