Orion

Orion is a hamlet in , , and has an elevation of 2,799 feet. Orion is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ashe County Airport.

Aerodrome
is a county-owned, public-use in , United States. It is located three nautical miles east of the central business district of . is situated 2½ miles north of Orion.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include West Jefferson.

is a resort town in , United States. The population was 1,279 at the 2020 census. is a popular destination among tourists and retirees from , as well as those from the lower elevations of the Carolinas and .

Orion

Latitude
36.39763° or 36° 23′ 52″ north
Longitude
-81.42093° or 81° 25′ 15″ west
Elevation
2,799 feet (853 metres)
Open location code
868W9HXH+3J
Open­Street­Map ID
node 154391331
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4483562
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