Beech Mountain, Mountain town in Avery and Watauga counties, United States
The mountain settlement extends across 6.49 square miles of terrain and contains numerous recreational facilities for outdoor activities throughout all seasons.
The town received its incorporation status in 1981 and has since developed from a small community of 320 residents to a population of 675 by 2020.
The mountain community maintains multiple outdoor recreational programs centered at the Buckeye Recreation Center, which opened its doors in 2005.
The Planning and Inspections Department at Town Hall supervises building codes, permits, and land use ordinances for residents and developers.
At 5,506 feet above sea level, this North Carolina municipality holds the record as the highest incorporated town east of the Rocky Mountains.
Location: Avery County
Inception: 1981
Elevation above the sea: 1,678 m
Website: http://townofbeechmountain.com
GPS coordinates: 36.20640,-81.88310
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:31
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