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YANCEY COUNTY

County Offices
110 Town Square
Burnsville 828-682-3971
www.yanceycountync.gov

Chamber of Commerce
106 West Main Street
Burnsville 828-682-7413
www.yanceychamber.com

Crowned by the breathtaking beauty of towering Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Rockies, Yancey County draws newcomers and visitors to exceptional scenery for outdoor adventure. Nestled in forested splendor, the county shares its northwestern Appalachian Mountain Ridge with Johnson County, Tennessee.

Services
Students of all ages benefit from quality educational opportunities in Yancey County, home to a respected public school district and the Arthur Morgan School for day and boarding students in grades seven through nine. Founded on Quaker principles, AMS encourages creative thinking, questioning, evaluating, working cooperatively, and living simply and responsibly. Respect for self, for others, and for the environment play strongly into an outstanding private education. Burnsville maintains an extension campus for Mayland Community College, enabling residents to pursue their higher education goals in a convenient and affordable environment. The main campus for MCC is in Spruce Pine, and the first letters of the college name represent the three counties served: Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey. Yancey County is also home to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension based at North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University. The extension is the outreach arm of the respective institution’s agricultural programs and brings together county agents, professors, scientists, and volunteers who are committed to improving the lives of North Carolina residents.

State-of-the-art healthcare services and facilities in Yancey County are anchored by the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in nearby Spruce Pine, also the flagship facility in the Mission Health System. Dedicated to patient and family-centered care, Mission Health also provides medical centers and a number of specialized facilities including an outstanding fitness facility located in Burnsville. Customized classes, the latest equipment, and rehabilitation resources make the fitness center a valuable addition to Yancey County’s health and wellness network. The Yancey Campus of the Blue Ridge Medical Center brings skilled medical professionals close to home in Burnsville, conveniently meeting most routine needs.

Lifestyle
Surrounded by the Blue Ridge area of the Appalachian Highlands, scenic Yancey County is crossed by the Black Mountain Range at its southern end and intersected by the Blue Ridge Range and the Unaka Range. Yancey claims the highest elevation of any county in North Carolina, with Mt. Mitchell peaking at 6,684 feet. The leading town of Burnsville is situated at a comfortable 2,815 feet, surrounded by dramatic vistas and located just 35 miles northeast of Asheville for easy access to a world of attractions. Traditional mountain ways mingle with progressive attitudes about future growth and development in this peaceful area where back roads still bear age-old names like Possum Trot and Rabbit Hop and pioneer churches dot the rural landscape. At the same time, residents and visitors enjoy exceptional amenities like the Mt. Mitchell Golf Resort and the Mountain Air Country Club.

The area’s mountains, forests, rivers, and waterfalls provide abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and adventure. Skiing, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing, tubing, camping, fishing, and hunting are all common pastimes in this four-season paradise. One of the points of pride in Yancey County is the highly developed arts community. Fine quilters, basket-makers, and other traditional craftspeople are now mingling with artists who have chosen Yancey County as their new home. Among them are woodworkers, glassblowers, potters, metalsmiths, weavers, papermakers, painters, photographers, and sculptors—many of whom enjoy national and even international reputations. In fact, more artists per capita reside in the mountains of Western North Carolina than any other region in America. Around every corner of Yancey County, newcomers will delight in the authentic craft shops, studios, and galleries. Annual events fill the calendar, many of them showcasing the arts like the Spring Studio Tour, the Spring Arts Festival, Parkway Playhouse, and the Mt. Mitchell Craft Fair. Others highlight the seasons with the Old Timey Fall Festival, the Burnsville Christmas Parade, Winterfest, and the July 4th Celebration. With its progressive services, rustic appeal, and relaxed pace of life, Yancey County offers a lifestyle that grows richer with each passing year.

Burnsville
Town of Burnsville
828-682-2420
www.townofburnsville.org

Chamber of Commerce
828-682-7413
www.yanceychamber.com

Historic Downtown Burnsville is one of the jewels of Yancey County, featuring quaint shops, studios, cafes, galleries and historic attractions like the Rush Wray Museum of Yancey County History. Charming Burnsville is well-known for its beautiful town square, even more visually appealing set against a breathtaking backdrop. Serving as the county seat of government, the town is situated at 2,815 feet in elevation to command breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountain peaks. More than 100 miles of hiking trails and panoramic back roads are available to explore by bicycle, motorcycle, on foot, on horseback, or in a car. Less than an hour’s drive, residents can enjoy regional attractions in Asheville, Grandfather Mountain, and Wolf Laurel Ski Resort. Local attractions are impressive for a town the size of Burnsville, including the Mt. Mitchell Golf Resort and the Mountain Air Country Club. Thrill seekers will want to explore the paintball facility or one of several outfitters.