Plumtree North Carolina

History

Plumtree is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina. The community is located along US 19-E, between the communities of Roaring Creek and Ingalls.

Plumtree, Avery County, North Carolina
Plumtree, North Carolina
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TypeUnincorporated
Population:658 (2020)
Elevation2,867
Named ForWild Plumtrees

Named For

Wild Plumtrees

When settlers first arrived, they found hundreds of wild plum trees growing near the North Toe River. Originally it was called Plumtree Orchards, Avery’s Bottom, or Avery’s Quarters.

Plumtree, Avery County, North Carolina
American Plumtree

Geography

Location:  36°01′37″N 82°00′28″W

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Nearby Locations

LocationDirectionDistance (mi)Driving Time (hh:mm)
IngallsSouth5.000:07
CrossnoreEast7.300:16
NewlandNortheast10.000:17
Elk ParkNorth10.700:17
Banner ElkNortheast17.100:28

Weather

Plumtree North Carolina

Genealogy

Plumtree Nearby Cemeteries
CemeteryMemorials
Yellow Mountain Cemetery729

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