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Mitchell County, North Carolina

Mitchell Location Map North Carolina

Mitchell County sits in the western part of North Carolina, bordering Tennessee. The Blue Ridge Mountains dominate the landscape here. It’s close to Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi.

Pisgah National Forest basically occupies the entire county. Hiking trails crisscross the area. Locals take pride in their mountain heritage. Spruce Pine, the largest town, has a thriving arts scene.

The county is named after Elisha Mitchell, who died measuring the mountain’s height. Gem mining is popular with tourists. Trout fishing in crystal-clear streams draws anglers from far and wide.

CategoryDetails
County NameMitchell County
County SeatBakersville
PopulationApproximately 15,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBakersville, Spruce Pine, Green Mountain
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Route 19E, U.S. Route 221
FIPS Code37-121
Total Area223 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesCarter County, Tennessee (Northeast), Avery County (Northeast), McDowell County (South), Yancey County (Southwest), Unicoi County, Tennessee (North)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0832° N, 82.1654° W
EtymologyNamed after Elisha Mitchell, a professor at the University of North Carolina who measured the height of Mount Mitchell
Major LandmarksGrandfather Mountain, Blue Ridge Parkway
WebsiteMitchell County Website

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