Linville Falls North Carolina

History

Linville Falls is an unincorporated community at the junction of Avery, Burke, and McDowell counties in Avery County, North Carolina. The community is named after Linville Falls, a nearby waterfall in the Linville Gorge Wilderness.

The Linville Falls Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

Linville Falls, Avery County, North Carolina
Linville Falls, North Carolina
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TypeUnincorporated
Founded
Population:
Elevation3,268
Named ForLinville Falls

Named For

William and John Linville

There are many places in Avery County that bear the name “Linville.” As the traditional story goes, William Linville and his son left the Yadkin River late in the summer of 1766 and traveled west to hunt, taking John Williams with them. While in the area, the group was surprised by a party of Indians, possibly Shawnee, and the two Linvilles were killed.

Linville Falls Tavern - Avery County, North Carolina
Linville Falls Tavern

Geography

Location: 35°59′27″N 81°56′39″W

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Nearby Locations

LocationDistance (mi)Driving Time (hh:mm)
Altamont3.200:06
Crossnore5.700:09
Newland10.900:16
Elk Park17.300:25
Sugar Mountain17.600:32

Weather

Linville Falls North Carolina

National Register of Historic Places

NameDate ListedLocationNRHP NumberNRHP Application
Linville Falls TavernDec 28, 200035°57′32″N 81°56′34″W00001554View

Genealogy

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