Otto Community Development Organization
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What’s in a Name?
We are one of 13 “Otto” communities in America
Located over 400 miles from nearest town carrying the same name
Was our community named after:
Otto, a Roman Emperor?
The Ottoman Empire?
No!
Otto was a popular name during the late 1800’s and was simply chosen by postmaster Isaac Bradley when asked by the US Postal Service to name a new NC post office on June 30, 1882* - almost 130 years ago.
* Two Centuries of Otto History 1789 to 1999 authored by Ralph Henson
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This is the official 2022 page of the Otto Community Development Organization
Otto, North Carolina is located on the North Carolina border with Georgia and straddles US 441. Otto's population is estimated at around 3,500 according to the last census. It is basically a rural community lying within Macon County. Downtown Otto is generally considered to center on the intersection of Tessentee Road on the east, Firehouse Road on the west and US 441 running north and south. You can't miss it. Just look for the post office on the west side of that intersection. The community center is located at 60 Firehouse Road just off of US 441. When you see the local volunteer fire department, you’ll find the community center on the second floor of the fire station. The parking lot and entrances are just behind the fire station. Most of the association meetings and community events are held at the community center. It’s also where the Smithbridge precinct votes.
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