Buncombe County, County in western North Carolina, United States
Buncombe County extends across 659 square miles of land featuring mountains, rivers, and forests within the Blue Ridge Mountain range.
Established in 1791, the county draws its name from Colonel Edward Buncombe, who fought in the American Revolutionary War against British forces.
The county contains Asheville, where numerous art galleries, music venues, theaters, and craft breweries contribute to the regional arts activities.
Interstate highways 26 and 40 intersect in the county, connecting residents and visitors to major southeastern United States destinations.
The term 'bunkum' originated from an 1820 speech by local Congressman Felix Walker, leading to the modern word 'bunk' for meaningless talk.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: December 5, 1791
Capital city: Asheville
Shares border with: Madison County, Yancey County, McDowell County, Rutherford County, Henderson County, Haywood County, Transylvania County
Website: http://buncombecounty.org
GPS coordinates: 35.61000,-82.53000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51
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