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Watauga County (/ wəˈtɔːɡə / wuh-TAW-guh) [ 1 ] is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,086. [ 2 ] Its county seat and largest community is Boone. [ 3 ][ 4 ] The county is in an exceptionally mountainous region, known as the High Country.
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21 hours ago · Downed trees and power lines covered roads in Watauga County, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 28, after Tropical Storm Helene barreled through the region and caused widespread damage.Footage filmed by John Downs shows flooding in Sugar Grove and toppled trees and power lines hanging by the roads during the severe weather.On Sunday, President Biden granted North Carolina Gov Roy Cooper ...
Watauga County History and Information. Watauga County lies in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, identified as some of the oldest mountains in the world. The county was formed in 1849 from parts of Ashe, Caldwell, Wilkes, and Yancey counties and was named for the Watauga River, whose name is said to be a Native ...
Watauga County, located in the Mountain region of North Carolina, was formed in 1849 from Ashe, Wilkes, Caldwell, and Yancey Counties and named after the Watauga River ("Watauga" is an Indian word meaning "beautiful river"). It is situated along the Tennessee-North Carolina border.
A world-class nature museum, interpretive programs, and Environmental Habitats for elk, bears, eagles, cougars, and otters offer outdoor education and entertainment. Awesome trails lead to high adventure in the Grandfather Mountain State Park. Open year-round, weather permitting.
Eastern America's Premier Outdoor Adventure & Relaxation Destination. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the greater Boone area offers not only a picturesque place to escape and relax but also an unending array of exciting outdoor adventures and attractions for the whole family.
