Altamont, North Carolina

Unincorporated community in North Carolina, United States
35°59′27″N 81°56′39″W / 35.99083°N 81.94417°W / 35.99083; -81.94417CountryUnited StatesStateNorth CarolinaCountyAvery CountyElevation
3,268 ft (996 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP code
28657
Area code828GNIS feature ID1018807[1]

Altamont is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The community is located along US 221/NC 194 (Linville Falls Highway), between the town of Crossnore and the community of Linville Falls. Altamont translates to "High Mountain."

The Ray Wiseman House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altamont, North Carolina
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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