Glenlaurel

Glenlaurel is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 3,379 feet. Glenlaurel is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Crabtree Falls.

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is a waterfall located near the boundary of and . is situated 2½ miles southwest of Glenlaurel.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Little Switzerland and Spruce Pine.

Hamlet
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is an unincorporated community in and counties of , United States. It is located along North Carolina Highway 226A off the , directly north of and south of . is situated 1½ miles northeast of Glenlaurel.

Town
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is the largest town in , , United States. The population was 2,194 at the 2020 census. The Mining District is one of the only places in the world where high-purity quartz can be found. is situated 6 miles northeast of Glenlaurel.

Glenlaurel

Latitude
35.83595° or 35° 50′ 9″ north
Longitude
-82.11289° or 82° 6′ 46″ west
Elevation
3,379 feet (1,030 metres)
Open location code
867VRVPP+9R
Geo­Names ID
4468096
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