title: Calico, North Carolina
text: # Calico, North Carolina
  
  Calico is an unincorporated community in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. It is located 16 miles (26 km) south of Greenville along North Carolina Highway 102.
  
  ## History
  
  A post office called Calico was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1902. Calico was so named on account of the community being a trading point where calico was sold.
  
  