Information on Forest City, Rutherford County
The Town of Forest City is located in the state of North Carolina, in Rutherford County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Forest City Town HALL, Rutherford County
| Forest City Town Hall's address | Forest City Forest City Municipal Building 128 N Powell Street, PO Box 728 Forest City, NC 28043-0728 United States | |
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| Phone number of Forest City Town Hall | +1 828-248-5202 | |
| Forest City, NC email | Not available | |
| Forest City official website | townofforestcity.com | |
| Mayor of Forest City | Dennis Tarlton | |
| Rutherford County, North Carolina: Vital Records | Forest City vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your North Carolina birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Forest City
What county is Forest City NC in?Forest City, NC is located in Rutherford County |
Where is Forest City, North Carolina ?Forest City lies in Rutherford County in the southwestern part of North Carolina, USA. It is located roughly halfway between Asheville to the northwest and Charlotte to the east. Positioned within the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it provides a central location relative to these notable cities and is part of the Greater Rutherfordton Area. |
Forest City administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford - other counties in North Carolina |
Demography of Forest City
| Name of Forest City inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 7 549 inhabitants | 82 / 3 511 | ||
| Population density in Forest City | 905,2 pop/sq mi (349,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Forest City, NC
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Forest City, NC
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| RUTHERFORD COUNTY LIBRARY | 255 CALLAHAN KOON RD | 8282876115 |
| CLERK OF CIVIL COURT RUTHERFORD COUNTY | 229 N. MAIN ST. SUITE 203 | 8282886100 |
| CLEVELAND COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS | 311 E. MARION ST | 7044844780 |
| CAMPOBELLO POST OFFICE | 30 S MAIN ST | 8644684585 |
| TRYON POST OFFICE | 95 PACOLET ST. | 8288599357 |
| INMAN POST OFFICE | 14 BLACKSTOCK ROAD | 8644728401 |
| MARION POST OFFICE | 215 S MAIN ST | 8286525838 |
| SPARTANBURG COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 151 S CHURCH STREET | 8645963505 |
| SPARTANBURG POST OFFICE | 250 S CHURCH ST | 8645850304 |
| LYMAN POST OFFICE | 12490 GREENVILLE HWY | 8644392476 |
| WELLFORD POST OFFICE | 1003 MAIN STREET | 8644399214 |
| MORGANTON POST OFFICE | 320 SANFORD DR | 8284373484 |
| SUPERIOR COURT CLERK BURKE COUNTY | 201 SOUTH GREEN ST | 8284333200 |
| DUNCAN POST OFFICE | 131 W MAIN ST | 8644393920 |
| HENDERSONVILLE POST OFFICE | 1800 FOUR SEASONS BLVD | 8286964336 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Forest City
There are 8 bank branches in Forest City.
PNC Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Forest City with 1 branch offices, followed by Branch Banking and Trust Company with 1 branch offices and then Bank OZK with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Forest City:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| PNC Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank OZK | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Carolina Trust Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| HomeTrust Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Fifth Third Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
Forest City administrative numbers
| Forest City Town code | 3724080 |
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| Forest City Town postcode | 28043 |
Toponymy and translation of Forest City
| Persian: فریست سیتی | Japanese: フォレスト・シティ | Korean: 포레스트 시티 |
| Russian: Форест Сити | Chinese: 福里斯特城 |
Transportation modes in Forest City
| Airport | Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport 29.3 miles Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 36.1 miles Foothills Regional Airport 36.7 miles |
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Forest City territory
| Forest City area | 8,34 sq mi (21,60 km²) |
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| Forest City altitude | 997 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.3334 Longitude: -81.8713 Latitude: 35° 20' 0'' North Longitude: 81° 52' 17'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Forest City | Currently, the town Forest City isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Forest City isn't part of a natural park |
What is Forest City close to?
| Nearby cities include: Bostic, Spindale, Ruth and Rutherfordton | ||
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| Spindale | Bostic | Bostic |
| Spindale |  | Bostic |
| Columbus | Ellenboro | Ellenboro |
| Bostic 2.8 miles | Spindale 3.5 miles | Ruth 5.4 miles |
| Rutherfordton 5.5 miles | Ellenboro 6.2 miles | Mooresboro 10 miles |
| Lattimore 12 miles | Chesnee 13 miles | Boiling Springs 13 miles |
| Polkville 14 miles | Kingstown 14.3 miles | Lawndale 18.3 miles |
| Shelby 18.8 miles | Casar 19 miles | Columbus 19.9 miles |
| Lake Lure 20.2 miles | Landrum 20.9 miles | Patterson Springs 21.2 miles |
| Earl 21.3 miles | Campobello 21.3 miles | Gaffney 21.5 miles |
Distance between Forest City and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2069 miles | Houston : 876 miles | Philadelphia : 490 miles |
| Phoenix : 1722 miles | San Antonio : 1052 miles | San Diego : 2018 miles |
| Dallas : 871 miles | San Jose : 2215 miles | Jacksonville : 346 miles |
| Indianapolis : 387 miles | San Francisco : 2276 miles | Austin : 985 miles |
| Columbus : 328 miles | Fort Worth : 903 miles | Charlotte : 59 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Forest City, NC
Elementary schools in Forest City
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
District of Rutherford County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 477
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
District of Rutherford County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 399
Harris Elementary School
District of Rutherford County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 460
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
District of Rutherford County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 284
Middle schools in Forest City
Chase Middle School
District of Rutherford County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 586
High schools in Forest City
Chase High School
District of Rutherford County SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 806
Alternative schools in Forest City
Rutherford Opportunity Center
District of Rutherford County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 123
Leisure and activities in Forest City surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Rutherfordton Golf Club to Rutherfordton 5.6 miles | Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club to Rutherfordton 6.6 miles |
| Chesnee Country Club to Chesnee 12.1 miles | Cherokee National Golf Course to Gaffney 17.2 miles |
| Red Fox Country Club to Tryon 17.7 miles | Woodfin Ridge Golf Club to Inman 18.3 miles |