Big Branch
Big Branch is a stream in McDowell, North Carolina. Big Branch is situated nearby to the hamlet Nebo, as well as near Stumptown.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Marion and Glenwood.
Marion
Town
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Marion is a city in and the county seat of McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1844, the city was named in honor of Brigadier General Francis Marion, the American Revolutionary War Hero whose talent in guerrilla warfare earned him the name "Swamp Fox". Marion is situated 3½ miles west of Big Branch.
Glenwood
Hamlet
Glenwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 501. Glenwood is situated 6 miles south of Big Branch.
Big Branch
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: McDowell, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
35.6979° or 35° 41′ 52″ northLongitude
-81.94872° or 81° 56′ 55″ westElevation
1,224 feet (373 metres)Open location code
867WM3X2+5GGeoNames ID
4455595
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