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Bookmark or Share- 30 Fascinating Facts About the Appalachian Mountains5. The highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains is Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina, which reaches 6,684 feet above sea level. In the Rockies, Mount Elbert stands at 14,440 feet above sea level, while Mt. Whitney of the Sierra Nevada is the highest point in the contiguous U.S. at 14,505 feet. 6.
- 11 Facts About the Appalachian Mountains | Mental Floss2. The Appalachian Mountains are nearly 2000 miles long. While you may think of “ Appalachia ” as a region of the southern United States, the full Appalachian Mountains have a massive (not to ...
- How to Plan the Perfect Trip to the Appalachian Mountains - TravelLooking for the perfect summer or fall getaway? The charming towns in the Appalachian Mountains, from North Carolina High Country to the Kentucky Wildlands, offer an idyllic escape.
- About the Appalachian Region - Appalachian Regional CommissionAbout the Appalachian Region. Appalachia is made up of 423 counties across 13 states and spans 206,000 square miles, from southern New York to northern Mississippi. The Region’s 26.3 million residents live in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee ...
- Obituaries - Appalachian Funeral ServicesMitzie Gay Bowers, age 63, of Whittier, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 28th, 2024. She was born on Thursday, June 23rd, 1960 in Swain County, North Carolina.Mitzie is survived by her loving son Alec Bowers; sister Polly Meek (Thomas); brothers Paul Bowers (Michelle) and James Bowers. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Reva ...
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