Cherry Lane Township, Alleghany County, North Carolina

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Cherry Lane, North Carolina
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Location of Cherry Lane Township in Alleghany County, N.C.
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Alleghany
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,528
Time zone Eastern (EST)
  Summer (DST)EDT
ZIP codes
28668
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Lake Louise, in Cherry Lane Township

Cherry Lane Township is one of seven townships in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States. The township had a population of 1,528 according to the 2010 census. [1]

Cherry Lane Township occupies 40.7 square miles (105.5 km2) in southeastern Alleghany County. The township's eastern border is with Surry County, and the southern border is with Wilkes County. There are no incorporated municipalities within the township. Unincorporated communities include Cherry Lane and Roaring Gap.

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References

  1. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Cherry Lane township, Alleghany County, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2013.

Coordinates: 36°25′17″N81°00′33″W / 36.4213899°N 81.0092062°W / 36.4213899; -81.0092062