Avery County, Administrative county in Western North Carolina, US
Avery County is a county in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina. The region consists of mountainous terrain where high elevations define the landscape and shape how communities are arranged across the area.
This county was established in 1911 as the final one created in North Carolina. It was formed by combining territory from three neighboring counties to meet growing local needs.
The Highland Games at Grandfather Mountain celebrate the Scottish heritage of the early settlers who arrived in the region during the 1770s.
Visitors can reach administrative services at the county seat in Newland. A car is the best way to explore the mountainous landscape and access different parts of the region.
Grassy Ridge Bald sits within this county and reaches one of the highest elevations east of the Mississippi River. This geographical feature draws hikers seeking high-altitude mountain experiences.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1911
Capital city: Newland
Shares border with: Johnson County, Carter County, Caldwell County, Burke County, McDowell County, Mitchell County, Watauga County
Website: http://averycountync.gov
GPS coordinates: 36.08000,-81.92000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:02
Grandfather Mountain
10.4 km
Linville Falls
14.5 km
Linn Cove Viaduct
9.7 km
Sugar Mountain
6.4 km
Beech Mountain
12.1 km
Grassy Ridge Bald
14.6 km
Big Yellow Mountain
10.2 km
Valle Crucis Episcopal Mission
17 km
Bee Mountain
10.3 km
Mast Farm
19.4 km
Cove Creek High School
23.7 km
Banner Elk Hotel
10 kmLinville Falls Tavern
13.6 kmHumpback Mountain
15.5 km
Chestnut Mountain
16.6 kmValle Crucis Historic District
19.2 km
John T. Wilder House
18.7 kmLinville Historic District
4.8 kmCrossnore Presbyterian Church
7 kmWeaving Room of Crossnore School
6.4 km
Little Chestnut Mountain
20.1 km
Avery County Jail
978 m
Elk Park School
10.6 km
Downtown Spruce Pine Historic District
22.7 km
Ward Family House
20.6 km
Avery County Courthouse
970 mCrossnore School Historic District
6.4 kmRobert Chester and Elsie H. Lowe House
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