Glenwood North Carolina Map

About Glenwood, North Carolina

Glenwood is a locality in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. Glenwood is located at 36.0551°N, 79.8098°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28752.0.

Glenwood rests in the embrace of North Carolina’s western foothills, a landscape where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin their gentle descent toward the Piedmont. It lies 1.6 miles southwest of Greensboro, NC (from Greensboro, NC: bearing 219°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-northwest of Pleasant Garden. Here, the land is a study in soft contours and verdant swells, crisscrossed by streams that whisper secrets through shadowed ravines. The air itself carries a certain weight, a cool, earthy perfume distilled from damp soil and the lingering scent of pine needles, especially potent in the hushed hours of late afternoon when the sunlight slants through the trees in long, golden shafts. The surrounding terrain is a mosaic of cultivated fields and wilder woodlands, a testament to the enduring relationship between human endeavor and the natural world that shapes this corner of the state. The story of Glenwood is one of quiet perseverance, woven from the threads of agriculture and the resilient spirit of its people. For generations, the fertile valleys have yielded their bounty, supporting a local economy that has long relied on the land's generosity, a tradition still visible in the small farms that dot the countryside. While the broader region may echo with the sounds of industry and the distant hum of highways, Glenwood retains a more measured cadence, a rhythm dictated by the changing seasons and the time-honored practices of its inhabitants. There's a certain grace in the way life unfolds here, an understated charm that speaks of a community deeply connected to its roots and the enduring beauty of its surroundings, a sentiment easily felt as dusk settles and a soft, gray light washes over the landscape.

About This Glenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenwood, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.055136, -79.809754. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Glenwood and Guilford County.

Detailed location data for Glenwood includes the ZIP code (27403), telephone area code (704, 980, 828), county seat of Guilford County (Greensboro), and school district assignment (McDowell County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.