Transportation in the County exhibited meager beginnings, showing reliance on trails used by horse and pack animals. Eventually, a few all-weather roads were constructed, several being private and requiring the payment of toll fees. Beginning in 1915, the Norfolk and Western Railway Company railroad operated for about 62 years in …

ASHE COUNTY HISTORY P pART i

Prior to the 18th century, Ashe County History is somewhat obscured. The Cherokee, Creek and Shawnee Indians hunted, fished and battled within the region. Peter Jefferson led a surveying party in 1749 to establish a line between North Carolina and Virginia, as early …

Renowned as the second oldest river in the world, the New is a National and State Wild and Scenic River and one of the first American Heritage Rivers. North Carolina maintains three parks along the river, each a day’s canoe ride apart for primitive riverside camping and …

Visiting Ashe County is an event in itself. So if you get tired of viewing the beautiful mountains, clear rivers & streams, hiking trails and farmland, here are some upcoming events that might interest you during your visit:

Upcoming Events

·         Ashe County Farmers Market- …