Boogertown, North Carolina
Unincorporated community in North Carolina, United States
35°13′05″N 81°09′35″W / 35.21806°N 81.15972°W / 35.21806; -81.15972[1]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/Flag_of_the_United_States_%2823px%29.png/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States_%2823px%29.png)
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Boogertown is an unincorporated community in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States.[1]
Moonshiners who warned that the bogeyman lurked in the forest in order to deter visitors caused the name Boogertown to be selected.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boogertown, North Carolina
- ^ Lacey, Theresa Jensen (October 1, 2002). Amazing North Carolina. Thomas Nelson Inc. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-4185-3840-8.
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Municipalities and communities of Gaston County, North Carolina, United States
County seat: Gastonia
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