Erect, North Carolina is an
unincorporated community in
Randolph County,
North Carolina,
United States, and part of the
Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. Erect is located on
NC 42, seven miles east of the
North Carolina Zoo in
Asheboro, and two miles west of
Coleridge. Erect was founded in the 18th century by
German and
English settlers, along with the nearby communities of
Steeds,
Sophia,
Whynot, Hemp, and Lonely. Many of these settlers were known for their
pottery-making skills. A post office called Erect was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935. In 1889, Erect had a population of 39 inhabitants.