Established in 1911, Avery County is the youngest North Carolina county.
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James "Lenoir" Franklin from the Linville Falls community photographed the southern portions of the County in the early 1900s.
Over the years, photographers have been eager to capture Grandfather Mountain, majestic Linville Falls, church groups, families, mighty steam engines, and many other diverse aspects of mountain culture.
Despite its recent formation, Avery has an intriguing history and rich Appalachian culture.
Established in 1911, Avery County is the youngest North Carolina county