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West Jefferson North Carolina

The small city of West Jefferson North Carolina is Ashe County's largest town and city area and where most of its commerce and day-to-day activities take place. Beautiful Mt. Jefferson overlooks this small, historic city, and rises more than 1,600 feet above West Jefferson North Carolina. A small place with a lot of heritage, West Jefferson North Carolina is where you'll find a handful of the Fun Things to Do in Ashe County NC, great places to enjoy Ashe County Shopping, Ashe County Dining, and much more. West Jefferson NC is a nice central region in the county; however, it is not the county seat. Jefferson NC, West Jefferson North Carolina's sister city, is where the county's governmental and courthouse is located.

West Jefferson North Carolina is home to a unique downtown region that has historic old buildings and locally owned businesses as well as the Ashe County Cheese Factory, which many love to visit. The buildings that line the streets are dotted with unique murals that depict the city's history as a hub on the Virginia Creeper Railroad, the historic Norfolk and Western Railroad. Since the decline of the railroad industry and manufacturing in West Jefferson North Carolina, the local economy has come to rely more and more on tourism and the city welcomes everyone to discover Ashe County's unique heritage, clean mountain waters, and high rising mountain peaks. Click to see the Ashe County Webcam located in Downtown West Jefferson NC.

Read more about Ashe County NC by exploring the information on Ashe County NC Real Estate, Ashe County Lodging, Ashe County Shopping, Ashe County Dining, Ashe County Festivals, and Things to Do in Ashe County NC. The High Country Cams in Ashe County are some of the newest and most popular cameras.

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