Yancey County, County in western North Carolina, United States
Yancey County is a county in the mountainous Appalachian region of western North Carolina, shaped by ridges and river valleys. The area contains several high peaks and densely forested slopes that define the landscape throughout.
The county was established in 1833 and named after Bartlett Yancey, a local politician. Scottish, English, and Irish settlers had moved into the Toe River Valley by the mid-1700s.
The area preserves its Appalachian traditions through local music, crafts, and community gatherings held in Burnsville and nearby towns. These cultural practices remain visible in small festivals and artisan workshops throughout the region.
Most services and visitor information are accessible through the administrative center in Burnsville, which serves as the main hub for county information. The region offers numerous trails and outdoor activities that are best explored during daylight hours.
Five of the ten highest peaks east of the Mississippi River sit within the Black Mountains that dominate the area. Mount Mitchell, the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi River, is also located here and stands as a major natural landmark.
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Mount Mitchell
15.6 km
Mount Craig
14.3 km
Mitchell Falls
14.2 km
Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace
27.8 km
Glassmine Falls
18.4 km
Douglas Falls
20.8 km
Celo Knob
7.7 km
Roaring Fork Falls
18.2 km
Walker Falls
16.5 km
Setrock Creek Falls
18.3 km
Bald Creek Historic District
10.3 km
John Wesley McElroy House
2.1 kmWhiteoak Creek Falls
11.5 km
Yancey Collegiate Institute Historic District
2.8 kmDavid M. Buck House
16.4 km
Yancey County Courthouse
2.1 km
Mitchell County Courthouse
18.8 km
Citizens Bank Building
2 km
Brigman-Chambers House
27.1 km
Carter-Swain House
20.5 kmChase-Coletta House
2.1 km
Mount Mitchell State Park
15 km
Mount Mitchell Museum
15.4 km
Elisha Mitchell's tomb
15.6 km
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
23.1 kmMount Mitchell Observation Deck
15.6 km
Mount Mitchell State Park Environmental Education Center
15.5 kmBlack Mountains Overlook
18 km
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