#Yancey August 22
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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 YANCEY County.
Yancey County was formed in 1833 from Buncombe and Burke Counties. Its county seat is Burnsville, NC and a map outlined below in red shows Yancey County.
In the early 1900s, the railroad transformed Yancey economy from an agricultural-based town into a mining community. The Black Mountain Railroad, reaching Yancey in 1911, allowed for the convenient transportation of mica.
County 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.
- Each day in August learn something about a county in the United States
- Share that fact along with where it is located with others
- If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms
August 22nd-Yancey County
Here are some things to know about the county.
Mount Mitchell: The county is home to Mount Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern United States, standing at 6,684 feet. Located within Mount Mitchell State Park, the mountain is a popular destination for hiking and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
Crafts and Arts: Yancey County has a strong tradition of arts and crafts, particularly in the town of Burnsville. The area is known for its vibrant arts community, including the internationally recognized Penland School of Craft.
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