Providence (formerly known as Hells Half Acre) is an unincorporated community in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. Providence is 7 miles (11 km) north-northwest of Yanceyville and directly south of Danville, Virginia. Providence has a post office with ZIP code 27315.[2]

Providence, North Carolina
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 36°30′19″N 79°22′13″W
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Caswell
Elevation	554 ft (169 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	27315
Area code(s)	336
GNIS feature ID	1022094[1]

The small town annually hosts the "Spring Fling", a two-day event held on a weekend in late April or early May on the grounds of the Providence Volunteer Fire Department.[3] It features rides for kids, food, crafts, fireworks, and nationally known entertainment.[4] "The Gym", a full-size gymnasium originally built for the now defunct Piedmont Academy but now owned and maintained by Covenant Reformed Baptist Church, is generally available for public use.[5] Every Sunday evening area youth gather for basketball games.

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