Altamont North Carolina
History
Altamont is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina. The community is located along US 221/NC 194 (Linville Falls Highway), between the town of Crossnore and the community of Linville Falls.
The Ray Wiseman House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Named For
Alta Mont
Formed from the words “alta” meaning high, and “mont” meaning mountain, Altamont was originally known as Grasslands. The post office was established as Trout in 1883, renamed Altamont in 1892, and discontinued in 1953.
Hardy, Michael. “A Few Avery County Place Names.” Avery Journal, https://www.averyjournal.com/avery/a-few-avery-county-place-names/article_fdeabb55-21dc-5180-a810-f1f85c9e30aa.html.
Altamont, North Carolina
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Type | Town |
| Population: | 1,376 (2020) |
| Elevation | 3,268 |
| Named For | “High Mountain” |
Geography
Nearby Locations
| Location | Distance (mi) | Driving Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Crossnore | 2.5 | 00:05 |
| Newland | 7.7 | 00:12 |
| Grandfather | 11.8 | 00:18 |
| Sugar Mountain | 14.7 | 00:22 |
Weather
National Register of Historic Places
| Name | Date Listed | Location | NRHP Number | NRHP Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Wiseman House | 11/29/1996 | 35°59′34″N 81°56′34″W | 96001397 | View |
Genealogy
Nearby Cemeteries
| Cemetery | Memorials |
|---|---|
| Aycock Family Cemetery | 1 |
| Maltba Family Cemetery | 2 |
| Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery | 660 |
| Wise Cemetery | 11 |
| AA and Shoner Johnson Cemetery | 105 |
Nearby Counties
*Avery County was created February 23, 1911 from Caldwell, Mitchell and Watauga Counties.