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Numerous mountains and hills dot the plateau. In total, five mountains in the county rise to over 5,000 feet (1,500 m). A prominent landmark is Mount Jefferson, which is a State Natural Area and rises to 4,665 feet (1,422 m), and towers more than 1,600 feet (490 m) above the towns of Jefferson and West Jefferson.
West of Grassy Creek off NC 16 on State Route 1532: Grassy Creek: 27: West Jefferson Historic District: West Jefferson Historic District: October 5, 2007 : Roughly bounded by State St., 3rd Ave., 2nd St.& Wilton Ave.
West Jefferson is a resort town in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,279 at the 2020 census. [4] West Jefferson is a popular destination among tourists and retirees from Florida, as well as those from the lower elevations of the Carolinas and Georgia.
The Ashe County town is welcoming visitors back to attractions including Ashe County Cheese and downtown West Jefferson’s charming shops and galleries.
West Jefferson Historic District is a national historic district located at West Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 50 contributing buildings in the central business district of West Jefferson. The district primarily includes one-story and two-story commercial buildings dating to the early- to mid-20th century.
The counties most commonly associated with Western North Carolina. Many definitions will vary. Western North Carolina (often abbreviated as WNC) is the region of North Carolina which includes the Appalachian Mountains; it is often known geographically as the state's Mountain Region.
The following is a partial list of named, but unincorporated, communities in the state of North Carolina.To be listed, the unincorporated community should either be, a census-designated place (CDP) or a place with at least a few commercial businesses.
NC 163 is a two-lane mountain highway that traverses 9.1 miles (14.6 km) from West Jefferson to NC 16.The highway travels with gliding curves through the valley area, with nearby mountains including Mount Jefferson, Round Knob and Frenches Knob along its edges.