Hello Ashe County
Ashe County is located in the northwestern corner of North Carolina, bordered by Tennessee and Virginia. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, the county was formed in 1799 from portions of Wilkes County and named for Samuel Ashe, governor of North Carolina from 1795 to 1798. Its county seat, Jefferson, was founded in 1803 and named for President Thomas Jefferson. Other communities in the county include West Jefferson, Lansing, Todd, and Glendale Springs.
Ashe County calls themself the "The Coolest Corner" of North Carolina. The county features mountain views, friendly people, and charming towns and scenery. Activities include hiking, fishing, floating and canoeing on the historic New River, golfing and much more!
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New River State Park
The New River was named a National Wild and Scenic River in 1976, and it wildly winds through some of the best North Carolina mountain scenery. New River State Park is base camp for exploration of this river at two principal spots.
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Ashe County Cheese
Ashe County Cheese is North Carolina’s oldest cheese plant, producing quality cheese since 1930. See it made!
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Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
Rising abruptly to more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding landscape, Mount Jefferson is often first viewed at a distance from the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a national natural landmark with a rich history.
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