#Ashe August 17

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For the month of August 2024 several of us are going to take on a 30-Day County Coach4aday Challenge. The simple concept is to share a fact about a county in the US. My focus is going to be on North Carolina, and today I am selecting ASHE County.

Ashe County has a unique distinction in that it borders two other states -Virginia and Tennessee.

Encompassing approximately 427 square miles, Ashe’s boundaries have been a topic of continuing dispute throughout the years. The area was part of Anson County during the early English colonization period; became part of Rowan County in 1753, Surry County in 1771, Wilkes County in 1777 and was briefly part of the State of Franklin from 1784-89. Incorporated as a separate entity by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1799, Ashe County came into its own.

The map below highlights Ashe County in red.

County 30-Day Challenge Guidelines

Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.

  1. Each day in August learn something about a county in the United States
  2. Share that fact along with where it is located with others
  3. If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms

August 17th-Ashe County

Here are some interesting facts about Ashe County.

Christmas Trees-The county produces Fraser Fir Trees-It is highly prized all around the country because of its aroma, shape, dark green color, excellent needle retention and strong branches capable of carrying heavy ornaments.

Mountainous Landscape: The county is known for its stunning mountainous terrain, being part of the Appalachian Mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic highway that runs through the Appalachian Mountains, passes through Ashe County, offering breathtaking views and access to outdoor activities like hiking and camping.

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