Thank
you for your interest in our county! Avery County,
created in 1911, is nestled in the majesty of the
Appalachian Mountains, the oldest mountain chain
in the world! Avery County also has the highest elevation
of any county seat located east of the Rocky Mountains,
reaching 5500 feet above sea level.
Newland,
the County Seat, is 3621 feet above sea level,
making it the highest county seat in the Eastern
US. Our county consists of approximately 247 square
miles, with an estimated population 17,946.
Recreational
opportunities abound in Avery County, with numerous
lakes, rivers and waterfalls, all testaments to
the beauty and splendor of nature. Approximately
half the county lies within the Pisgah National
Forest, making it ideally suited for hiking, camping,
fishing and hunting. We are the home of Grandfather
Mountain and the “Mile-high Swinging Bridge.” If
sports are more to your liking, there are several
golf courses for your warm weather enjoyment, and
several ski resorts for cold weather fun.
Avery
County truly is a place for all seasons!
We hope you will visit us soon!
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