Three Mile North Carolina
History
Three Mile is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina. The community is located along NC 194 (Three Mile Highway).
Three Mile, North Carolina
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Type | Unincorporated |
| Population: | |
| Elevation | 2,890 |
| Named For | Distance US 19-E to US 221 |
Named For
Distance Between US19E and US 221
The name is derived from the distance of three miles between US 19-E to US 221.
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 & Weather
Geography
Nearby Locations
| Location | Direction | Distance (mi) | Driving Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingalls | Southwest | 2.3 | 00:04 |
| Altamont | East | 3.2 | 00:06 |
| Linville Falls | Southeast | 3.8 | 00:07 |
| Newland | North | 10.8 | 00:16 |
| Elk Park | North | 17.2 | 00:24 |
Weather
Genealogy
Sugar Mountain Nearby Cemeteries
Nearby Counties
*Avery County was created February 23, 1911 from Caldwell, Mitchell and Watauga Counties.
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