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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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |