Ashe County Map, North Carolina

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Ashe County, North Carolina

The Blue Ridge Mountains cradle Ashe County in their peaks and valleys. It’s in the northwestern corner of North Carolina, bordering Tennessee and Virginia. Mount Jefferson towers over the landscape with hiking trails and views.
West Jefferson is the largest town and has a thriving arts scene. Murals and galleries line the streets. The New River State Park offers canoeing and tubing. Locals are friendly and down-to-earth.
Cheese is a big deal here, including the Ashe County Cheese plant that has been operating since 1930. Christmas tree farms blanket the hillsides. The county hosts a popular Christmas in July festival. You can often spot deer and wild turkeys roaming the countryside.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Ashe County |
County Seat | Jefferson |
Population | Approximately 30,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Jefferson, West Jefferson, Lansing, Warrensville |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 221, North Carolina State Route 16, North Carolina State Route 194 |
FIPS Code | 37-009 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 427 square miles (425 sq mi land, 2 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Grayson County, Virginia (North), Alleghany County (East), Wilkes County (Southeast), Watauga County (Southwest), Johnson County, Tennessee (West) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | North Carolina |
Coordinates | 36.4000° N, 81.5000° W |
Etymology | Named after Samuel Ashe, a judge and governor of North Carolina |
Major Landmarks | Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, New River, Jefferson National Forest |
Website | Ashe County Website |
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