Alexis is an unincorporated community

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 in Gaston County

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, North Carolina

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, United States

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. It is approximately 3 mi north of Stanley

Stanley, North Carolina

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Alexis had been incorporated in 1899. Alexis was formerly named Alex's Cross Roads for an individual named Alexander who owned land in the area.

Alexis, North Carolina is an unincorporated town. The town itself is located in Gaston County, but official residents of the town (by zip code) live in both Gaston County and Lincoln County, North Carolina. Alexis is about 3 miles northwest of Stanley, North Carolina. The zip code for Alexis is 28006.