Mitchell County, County administration center in Bakersville, North Carolina, US.
Mitchell County spans 221 square miles in North Carolina, with the county seat located in Bakersville and includes the mineral mining town of Spruce Pine.
The county formed in 1861 from portions of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Watauga, and Yancey counties, named after University of North Carolina professor Elisha Mitchell.
The North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival takes place in Mitchell County, reflecting the region's deep connection to mineral mining and geological resources.
The Mitchell County Government provides services through departments including Emergency Management, Health Department, Social Services, and Transportation to support local residents.
The county contains the largest natural rhododendron garden in the world, located near the Tennessee border in the mountainous terrain.
GPS coordinates: 32.30000,-100.92000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:10
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