Kentucky Creek
Kentucky Creek is a section of a stream in Avery, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,898 feet. Kentucky Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet Montezuma, as well as near the village Linville.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Pixie Mountain and Spanish Oak Mountain.
Pixie Mountain
Peak
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Pixie Mountain is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country, in the community of Linville. Its elevation reaches 4,058 feet. The mountain is adjacent to the Linville River. Pixie Mountain is situated 1½ miles southeast of Kentucky Creek.
Spanish Oak Mountain
Peak
Spanish Oak Mountain is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country, located southwest from the town of Newland. Its elevation reaches 4,531 ft. Most feeder streams from the mountain flow to the North Toe River; except for White Pine Creek, from its southeastern slope, which flows to the Linville River. Spanish Oak Mountain is situated 2½ miles west of Kentucky Creek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Linville and Newland.
Linville
Village
Linville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 283. Linville is situated 1½ miles east of Kentucky Creek.
Newland
Town
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Newland is a town in and the county seat of Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 715 at the 2020 census. By elevation, Newland is the highest county seat located east of the Mississippi River. Newland is situated 1½ miles northwest of Kentucky Creek.
Linville Historic District
Neighborhood
Linville Historic District is a historic school campus and national historic district located at Linville, Avery County, North Carolina. It encompasses 96 contributing buildings and 4 contributing structures in the historic core of Linville. Linville Historic District is situated 2 miles southeast of Kentucky Creek.
Kentucky Creek
- Type: Section of a stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Avery, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.07638° or 36° 4′ 35″ northLongitude
-81.89915° or 81° 53′ 57″ westElevation
3,898 feet (1,188 metres)Open location code
868W34G2+H8GeoNames ID
11054990
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