Linville Falls North Carolina
History
Linville Falls is an unincorporated community at the junction of Avery, Burke, and McDowell counties in Avery County, North Carolina. The community is named after Linville Falls, a nearby waterfall in the Linville Gorge Wilderness.
The Linville Falls Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Linville Falls, North Carolina
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Type | Unincorporated |
| Founded | |
| Population: | |
| Elevation | 3,268 |
| Named For | Linville Falls |
Named For
William and John Linville
There are many places in Avery County that bear the name “Linville.” As the traditional story goes, William Linville and his son left the Yadkin River late in the summer of 1766 and traveled west to hunt, taking John Williams with them. While in the area, the group was surprised by a party of Indians, possibly Shawnee, and the two Linvilles were killed.
Hardy, Michael. “A Few Avery County Place Names.” Avery Journal, https://www.averyjournal.com/avery/a-few-avery-county-place-names/article_fdeabb55-21dc-5180-a810-f1f85c9e30aa.html
Geography
Nearby Locations
| Location | Distance (mi) | Driving Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Altamont | 3.2 | 00:06 |
| Crossnore | 5.7 | 00:09 |
| Newland | 10.9 | 00:16 |
| Elk Park | 17.3 | 00:25 |
| Sugar Mountain | 17.6 | 00:32 |
Weather
National Register of Historic Places
| Name | Date Listed | Location | NRHP Number | NRHP Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linville Falls Tavern | Dec 28, 2000 | 35°57′32″N 81°56′34″W | 00001554 | View |
Genealogy
Linville Nearby Cemeteries
| Cemetery | Memorials |
|---|---|
| Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery | 308 |
| Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery | 660 |
Nearby Counties
*Avery County was created February 23, 1911 from Caldwell, Mitchell and Watauga Counties.
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