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Jefferson

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Jefferson

Jefferson sits on the route: 35 minutes from Boone, 49km from Linn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway).

Jefferson is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 1,606, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Jefferson sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jefferson to your route.

About Jefferson

The Historic Ashe County Courthouse in Jefferson, North Carolina is a Beaux Arts style building built in 1904. It was designed by architects Wheeler & Runge. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Ashe County's present-day courthouse was built in 2000, located on Government Circle in

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Where is Jefferson located?

Jefferson is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.4204 latitude, -81.4734 longitude.

What is the population of Jefferson?

Jefferson has a population of approximately 1,606 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,606
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.4204, -81.4734

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Jefferson

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Mast General Store

A beloved 1883 general store in the Blue Ridge Mountains that has become a destination stop for travelers on the Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its candy barrels and Appalachian charm.

36 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

The Wren's Nest

A cozy mountain cafe near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, a favorite stop for travelers exploring America's most scenic drive.

37 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

North Wilkesboro Speedway

A .625-mile NASCAR oval that sat abandoned from 1996 until a 2022 revival, with one banked straight following the natural slope of the land. Now restored and racing again while keeping its vintage character.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Grandfather Mountain

A craggy 5,946 ft North Carolina peak just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, crowned by the Mile High Swinging Bridge: America's highest suspension footbridge, reached by a dramatic summit road.

48 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Linn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway)

A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Jefferson

  • 49 kmLinn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway)A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.

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West Jefferson

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Boone

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29 km awayPop. 18,156

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30 km awayPop. 2,475

Sparta

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Mulberry

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Millers Creek

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Independence

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36 km awayPop. 927

Blowing Rock

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37 km awayPop. 1,292

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