Roaring Creek North Carolina
History
Roaring Creek is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina. The community was named after Roaring Creek, which flows in the area. The community is located along US 19-E, between the communities of Frank and Plumtree.
On September 27, 1780, the Overmountain Men, led by William Campbell, camped at Roaring Creek, after passing Yellow Mountain Gap. On October 7, 1780, they would arrive at Kings Mountain for the Battle of Kings Mountain against the British.
Roaring Creek, North Carolina
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Type | Unincorporated |
| Population: | 438 (2020) |
| Elevation | 2,982 |
| Named For | Roaring Creek |
Named For
Roaring Creek
With headwaters between Yellow Mountain and Rye Ridge, the creek flows into the North Toe River in the Valley community. Originally it was called Roan Creek, after Roan Mountain, but it was renamed due to the roar produced by the numerous rocks and boulders in the creek.
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.
Geography
Nearby Locations
| Location | Direction | Distance (mi) | Driving Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank | Northeast | 1.4 | 00:03 |
| Plumtree | South | 3.3 | 00:07 |
| Minneapolis | Northeast | 4.1 | 00:07 |
| Elk Park | North | 9.0 | 00:14 |
| Newland | East | 9.3 | 00:16 |
Weather
Genealogy
Plumtree Nearby Cemeteries
| Cemetery | Memorials |
|---|---|
| Hopson Family Cemetery | 3 |
| Houston Family Cemetery | 4 |
| Hughes Memorial Park | 230 |
Nearby Counties
*Avery County was created February 23, 1911 from Caldwell, Mitchell and Watauga Counties.
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