Plumtree North Carolina
History
Plumtree is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina. The community is located along US 19-E, between the communities of Roaring Creek and Ingalls.
Plumtree, North Carolina
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Type | Unincorporated |
| Population: | 658 (2020) |
| Elevation | 2,867 |
| Named For | Wild Plumtrees |
Named For
Wild Plumtrees
When settlers first arrived, they found hundreds of wild plum trees growing near the North Toe River. Originally it was called Plumtree Orchards, Avery’s Bottom, or Avery’s Quarters.
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 | Direction | Distance (mi) | Driving Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingalls | South | 5.0 | 00:07 |
| Crossnore | East | 7.3 | 00:16 |
| Newland | Northeast | 10.0 | 00:17 |
| Elk Park | North | 10.7 | 00:17 |
| Banner Elk | Northeast | 17.1 | 00:28 |
Weather
Genealogy
Nearby Counties
*Avery County was created February 23, 1911 from Caldwell, Mitchell and Watauga Counties.
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