Burnsville, County seat town in Western North Carolina, United States.
The town of Burnsville sits at an elevation of 860 meters beneath Mount Mitchell in the mountainous region of North Carolina.
Founded in 1834 as the administrative center of Yancey County, Burnsville developed during the early settlement period of Western North Carolina.
The town maintains regular farmers markets, craft exhibitions, and seasonal celebrations that bring together local artisans and food producers throughout the year.
Local government services provide text alerts to residents about water advisories, road conditions, and community notifications through the official town website.
Burnsville implements FEMA-funded Hazard Mitigation Programs to reduce flood risks in the mountainous terrain surrounding the municipal area.
Location: Yancey County
Inception: 1834
Elevation above the sea: 860 m
Website: http://townofburnsville.org
GPS coordinates: 35.91860,-82.29750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
Mount Mitchell
17.4 km
Western North Carolina
7.1 km
Mount Craig
16 km
Mitchell Falls
16.2 km
Penland School of Craft
16.7 km
Glassmine Falls
20.6 km
Douglas Falls
23.1 km
Celo Knob
8.6 km
Roaring Fork Falls
19.4 km
Church of the Resurrection
20.1 km
Walker Falls
18.8 km
Setrock Creek Falls
19.9 km
Bald Creek Historic District
11.3 km
Whiteoak Creek Falls
12.4 km
John Wesley McElroy House
395 m
Gillespie Gap
23.4 km
Mars Hill High School
24.8 km
Yancey Collegiate Institute Historic District
455 m
Downtown Spruce Pine Historic District
20.5 km
California Creek Missionary Baptist Church
20.1 km
Yancey County Courthouse
330 m
Mitchell County Courthouse
16.6 km
Citizens Bank Building
334 m
Dellinger Mill
21 km
Carter-Swain House
22.6 km
Mount Mitchell State Park
16.8 km
Museum of North Carolina Minerals
23.1 km
Mount Mitchell Museum
17.2 kmReviews
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