Township of Heaton

Heaton is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The community is located along NC 194, centered at the Heaton Bridge, which crosses over the Elk River.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Elk River Airport.

Elk River Airport

Aerodrome

Elk River Airport is a private-use airport located… Elk River Airport is situated 2½ miles east of Township of Heaton.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Elk Park and Banner Elk.

Elk Park

Village

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Elk Park is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. Elk Park is situated 2½ miles west of Township of Heaton.

Banner Elk

Town

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Banner Elk is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. Banner Elk is situated 3½ miles east of Township of Heaton.

Township of Heaton

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Heaton Township”
Location: Avery, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude

36.1669° or 36° 10′ 1″ north

Longitude

-81.938° or 81° 56′ 17″ west

Elevation

3,369 feet (1,027 metres)

Open location code

868W5386+PR

GeoNames ID

7170463

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Elk Valley and Cranberry.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Smith Cemetery and Heaton Bridge.

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