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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