Hiddenite
in Alexander County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.904 and -81.091 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 54' 13" and W -81° 5' 26"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:53 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:52 am and 5:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Hiddenite

Hiddenite in Alexander County (North Carolina) with it's 536 inhabitants is located in United States about 304 mi (or 489 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Hiddenite is now 02:53 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Hiddenite, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hickory Regional Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 85 mi (or 137 km), West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Taylorsville, Statesville, Newton, Lenoir and Lincolnton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

22°C (71 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Few clouds, calm.

Videos from this area

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168 Ridge Point Drive, Stony Point, NC Presented by Lisa Revis.

Published: April 07, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SearchALLPropertiesChannel

Click to see more: http://www.searchallproperties.com/listings/2058608/168-Ridge-Point-Drive-Stony-Point-NC/auto?reqpage=video 168 Ridge Point Drive Stony Point, NC 28678 Contact Lisa Revis...


Fable Anniversary: E39 To The Northern Wastes (GOOD)

Published: April 24, 2014
Length: 26:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rankless Warrior

We aren't staying away from the summoners in this episode either! Thanks for watching! Links: Website: http://rankless.blogspot.com/ Pokemon Tri: http://www.youtube.com/user/4stThe3rd Devi:...


Fable Anniversary: E7 - Trader Escort: I Can't Fish

Published: February 11, 2014
Length: 54:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rankless Warrior

In this episode we finish up the Trader Escort and watch a guy transform into a balverine! Thanks for watching! Links: Website: http://ranklesswarrior.moonfruit.com/ Pokemon Tri: http://www.youtu...


Fable Anniversary: E9 - Twinblade's Camp

Published: February 15, 2014
Length: 51:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rankless Warrior

In this episode we begin our quest to find the bandit seeress. Thanks for watching! Links: Website: http://ranklesswarrior.moonfruit.com/ Pokemon Tri: http://www.youtube.com/user/4stThe3rd...


Fable Anniversary: E45 Fight Club

Published: April 29, 2014
Length: 10:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rankless Warrior

Four fist fighter gangs in this episode and there are some cuts! Thanks for watching! Links: Website: http://rankless.blogspot.com/ Pokemon Tri: http://www.youtube.com/user/4stThe3rd Devi:...


Let's Play| Pokemon Black (BLIND) - EP34 DON'T HAXORUS ME BRO

Published: October 29, 2013
Length: 38:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rankless Warrior

I believe in this episode we take on the next gym leader and kick some ass as well as get our ass kicked. Thanks for watching! Links: Website: http://ranklesswarrior.moonfruit.com/ Pokemon...


Fable Anniversary: E34 Glyph Collector (BAD)

Published: April 19, 2014
Length: 24:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rankless Warrior

In this episode we collect the Glyphs of dance! Thanks for watching! Links: Website: http://rankless.blogspot.com/ Pokemon Tri: http://www.youtube.com/user/4stThe3rd Devi: http://www.youtube.com/...


Fable Anniversary: E38 Avo's Tear (GOOD)

Published: April 23, 2014
Length: 02:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rankless Warrior

We talk to dead people today for a Tear from the God's! Thanks for watching! Links: Website: http://rankless.blogspot.com/ Pokemon Tri: http://www.youtube.com/user/4stThe3rd Devi: http://www.yout...


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Published: July 12, 2009
Length: 57:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: edgar mendez

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Business Spotlight - Sipe Wholesale

Published: June 24, 2013
Length: 46:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexander County Economic Development Corpora

This episode of the "Alexander County Business Spotlight" features Sipe Wholesale, located at 25 Winterhaven Road, just off NC Hwy. 90 East. In this video, Small Business Development Coordinator...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Stony Point, North Carolina

Stony Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alexander and Iredell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 1,380 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 35.865, -81.0506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in North Carolina, Populated places in Alexander County, North Carolina, Populated places in Iredell County, North Carolina, The Unifour

Hiddenite, North Carolina

Hiddenite is an unincorporated community in east-central Alexander County, North Carolina. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town of Hiddenite was incorporated in 1913, but its charter was repealed in 1919. Hiddenite was named for William Earl Hidden (1853–1918), a mineralogist sent to North Carolina by Thomas Edison to look for platinum. Hidden discovered the gem that came to be known as "hiddenite" in 1879 in mines nearby.

Located at 35.9036, -81.0906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Alexander County, North Carolina, Mining communities in North Carolina, The Unifour, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina

Hiddenite Gem Mines

Currently in North Carolina there are only a few major mines that produce significant amounts of emerald stones. Three of the larger mines in Hiddenite, NC, include Adams Mine, NAEM, and the Emerald Hollow Mine. They are all collectively known as the Hiddenite Gem Mines. The first discovery of the hiddenite stone was made in 1879. The stone was revealed to Mr. W. E. Hidden. The samples were sent to Dr. J. Lawrence Smith in Louisville, Kentucky, who determined that the stone Mr.

Located at 35.9137, -81.083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Alexander County, North Carolina, Mines in North Carolina, Gemstone mines, Visitor attractions in Alexander County, North Carolina


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
White Plains, Hiddenite