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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