Banner Elk, Mountain town in North Carolina, United States.
Banner Elk sits at 1128 meters elevation in the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring mountain slopes, hiking trails, and forested landscapes in every direction.
Martin L. Banner established this settlement in 1848, when Welsh families moved to the area, leading to its incorporation as a town in 1911.
Lees-McRae College forms an educational center in Banner Elk, offering programs that enrich the local community through academic and artistic activities.
The town provides access to multiple ski resorts, including Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain, with equipment rentals and instruction available for winter sports.
Every October, Banner Elk transforms into a racing venue during the Woolly Worm Festival, where participants compete with caterpillars to predict winter weather.
Location: Avery County
Inception: 1848
Elevation above the sea: 1,128 m
Website: http://www.townofbannerelk.org/
Website: http://townofbannerelk.org
GPS coordinates: 36.15940,-81.87170
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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