Altamont is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The community is located along US 221/NC 194 (Linville Falls Highway), between the town of Crossnore and the community of Linville Falls. Altamont translates to "High Mountain."
Altamont | |
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![]() ![]() Altamont Location within the state of North Carolina | |
Coordinates: 35°59′27″N 81°56′39″W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Avery County |
Elevation | 3,268 ft (996 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 28657 |
Area code(s) | 828 |
GNIS feature ID | 1018807[1] |
The Ray Wiseman House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[2]
Municipalities and communities of Avery County, North Carolina, United States | ||
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County seat: Newland | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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