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12811
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Known for its highest elevation of any county in North Carolina, Yancey, encompasses 311 square miles and contains the tallest peak in eastern America, Mt. Mitchell. Although established in December 1833, records indicate that settlers inhabited the region as far back as 1778. The first road built in the region was in 1840 and the railroad arrived in 1901. Yancey, primarily a lumber region, survived off agricultural endeavors as well, specifically apples and dairy products.
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14327
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Yancey County is located in the heart of the state's high country. It is a place of magnificent scenery, but at the same time a place with few farms, no natural gas, no water transportation, no airport, and since the 1977 flood, no railroad. It was hit hard by the recession of the early 1980s. DeLaughter explains how the county has overcome the severe impact of the recession.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 4 Issue 9, Sept 1984,
p43-44, 46, 48, il
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28371
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The history and livelihoods of North Carolinians who live in the Appalachian Mountains is discussed. The economic struggles of those who live in the area are described. The history of the craft movement, Vanderbilt’s construction of the Biltmore Estate, the types of crops grown, and tourism in the area are all detailed. Floyd Wilson of Yancey County and Red Alderman of Avery County share how they make a living in the mountains crafting jewelry and farming primrose.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 10 Issue 35, August-September 1992,
p6-7
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