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Delve into Greene Cove in United States
Greene Cove in the region of North Carolina is a city in United States - some 342 mi or ( 551 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Greene Cove is now 03:50 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Asheville, Charlotte, Elk Park, Gastonia, and Green Mountain. While being here, make sure to check out Asheville . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Greene Cove ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Gem Mountain Gem Mining in Spruce Pine, NC
If you are looking to satisfy your craving for adventure, look no further then to Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine in Spruce Pine. Gem Mountain shares the rich history and tradition of mining at every visit ..
Southwest Trading Company Furniture For your Mountain Home
Southwest Trading Company located in Downtown Spruce Pine has all your home furnishing and home accessory needs. With local, Amish, and Southwestern made furniture, we also offer the finest in home ac ..
Roan Mountain: Cross Country Skiing NC/TN
Cross country ski the trails of Roan Mountain, NC/TN with Randy Johnson, author of Southern Snow: The Winter Guide to Dixie and an original High South Nordic Guide ski teacher on Roan during the early ..
Sky VBS Night One Story
Here is the story acted out by children from the first night of Sky, Central Baptist Church's 2012 Vacation Bible School. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Mitchell jail fire
On Friday, May 3, 2002, a fire broke out at the Mitchell County jail in Bakersville, North Carolina. Bakersville is located east of Asheville, North Carolina, and has a population of less than 500. The jail, built in the 1950s, held 17 inmates; some were serving time for misdemeanors and others were awaiting trial on felonies. Jailer Diane Greene smelled smoke and called for help around 10:05 p.m.
Located at 36.01 -82.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Bakersville, North Carolina
Bakersville is a town in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 357 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Mitchell County.
Located at 36.01 -82.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Mitchell County, North Carolina
Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The county is home to the "Mineral City of the World", Spruce Pine and Roan Mountain which includes the world's largest natural rhododendron garden, and the longest stretch of grassy bald in the Appalachian range. Throughout the year such festivals as North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival and North Carolina Rhododendron Festival bring many people to the area. As of 2000, the population was 15,687.
Located at 36.01 -82.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Penland School of Crafts
The Penland School of Crafts (usually called simply "Penland") is a center for craft education located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, about 50 miles from Asheville. The school was founded in the 1920s in the isolated mountain town of Penland, North Carolina. In 1923, Lucy Morgan, a schoolteacher who had recently learned to weave, created an association to teach the craft to local women as a way to give them a source of income.
Located at 35.94 -82.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Spruce Pine Mining District
The Spruce Pine Mining District is a swath of the valley of the North Toe River in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina that is home to one of the richest deposits of gems and minerals in the world. Mined for its mica, kaolin, quartz and feldspar, the district provides much of the raw materials used in plumbing fixtures. Spruce Pine district is one of the largest suppliers of high-purity quartz, which is used in the manufacture of silicon chips.
Located at 35.94 -82.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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