Avery County is the 100th and last county formed in North Carolina in 1911, from portions of Mitchell, Watauga and Caldwell Counties. It is named for Waightstill Avery (1745-1821) who was a Colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, a member of North Carolina state legislature, 1776, 1782-83, 1793, North Carolina State Attorney General, 1777-79; and a member of North Carolina state senate, 1796. It is characterized by rugged mountains including Grandfather Mountain, home to the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans. It has the highest average elevation of any county in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains, reaching that of 5,964 ft. above sea level. Approximately half of the county lies within the Pisgah National Forest. There are many wild trout streams and ski resorts located within its boundaries. The population in 2002 was 17,526. The county seat is Newland.
These are some pictures from Avery County North Carolina. This is where my mom's side of the family is from.
I am convinced it is the most beautiful place on earth.
I spend my vacations helping her remodel her "home away from home".
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The last two pictures above are of the Viaduct. This is a very interesting part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Click on the following link to find out more about it.
Click here to learn more about the Viaduct
Sorry to end this page on a sad note. This is a picture of the memorial to my uncle - Greg Daniels.
Greg,
We love you and miss you
Here is what my Uncle Greg's Memorial looks like now
