Osborne Knob

Osborne Knob is a hamlet in , , and has an elevation of 3,530 feet. Osborne Knob is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Crabtree Falls.

Photo: Wncoutdoors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a waterfall located near the boundary of and . is situated 2½ miles southwest of Osborne Knob.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Little Switzerland and Spruce Pine.

Hamlet
Photo: Kubigula, Public domain.
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 .

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 Osborne Knob.

Osborne Knob

Latitude
35.83551° or 35° 50′ 8″ north
Longitude
-82.10974° or 82° 6′ 35″ west
Elevation
3,530 feet (1,076 metres)
Open location code
867VRVPR+64
Open­Street­Map ID
node 154132090
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4483604
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Notable Places Nearby

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