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8 unusual facts about Interstate 85


Amridge University

The institution’s main campus in Montgomery, Alabama lies alongside Auburn University Montgomery just north of Interstate 85 at the Taylor Road exit.

Falcons–Panthers rivalry

It is also known as the I-85 Rivalry due to Atlanta and Charlotte (home of the Panthers) being only five hours apart on Interstate 85.

Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States

Having observed that 75% of the Heart of Atlanta Motel's clientele came from out-of-state, and that it was strategically located near Interstates 75 and 85 as well as two major U.S. Highways, the Court found that the business clearly affected interstate commerce.

Interstate 85

Jason Isbell references I-85 is his song "Stopping By" from the album Here We Rest

McAdenville, North Carolina

High school-age students living south of Interstate 85 attend South Point High School in Belmont, while most of those living north of the interstate attend Ashbrook High School in Gastonia.

The primary east-west highway passing through McAdenville is Interstate 85, with access to the town from Exit 23.

Peachtree Creek

Since 1912, the stream gauge on Peachtree Creek (AANG1) has been located where it crosses Northside Drive just east of Interstate 75, just northwest of the Brookwood Split (where Interstate 85 leaves 75).

Williamston, South Carolina

With today's dominance of auto transportation, Williamston has highways 8, 20, and 29 connecting it to upstate corridors including nearby Interstate 85.


Fair Play, South Carolina

Interstate 85 passes through the CDP, with access via exits 2 and 4.


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