Avery County, North Carolina
Avery County | |
|---|---|
 Avery County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°04′20″N 81°55′13″W / 36.07209°N 81.920285°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Named for | Waightstill Avery |
| Seat | Newland |
| Largest community | Banner Elk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 247.51 sq mi (641.0 km2) |
| • Land | 247.34 sq mi (640.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km2) 0.06% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 17,806 |
| • Density | 72.04/sq mi (27.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www |
Avery County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 17,806 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Newland. It is known for growing Fraser Fir Christmas trees. Avery County is part of the High Council of Governments.
History
[change | change source]The county was made in 1911 from parts of Caldwell County, Mitchell County, and Watauga County. Avery County was the last county made in North Carolina.
Bordering counties
[change | change source]These counties border, or connect to, Avery County:
- Johnson County, Tennessee – north
- Carter County, Tennessee – west
- Caldwell County, North Carolina – southeast
- Burke County, North Carolina – south
- McDowell County, North Carolina – south
- Mitchell County, North Carolina – west
- Watauga County, North Carolina – north
Cities and towns
[change | change source]These cities and towns are in Avery County:
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "QuickFacts: Avery County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
Other websites
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