Yancey County
Yancey County by Elaine McAlister Dellinger, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on July 18, 2011, is a 130-page exploration of a region rich in history and natural beauty. This book presents the origins of Yancey County, established in December 1833 amidst a spectacular meteor shower. The narrative highlights the county’s fierce independence and civic pride, set against the backdrop of the Black Mountains, which include the tallest peak in the Eastern United States, Mount Mitchell.
Readers will find a detailed account of Yancey County’s historical significance, tracing human presence back to the Paleo-Indian period. The text delves into the lives of families who have thrived along the Cane and Toe Rivers, emphasizing the area’s mineral-rich landscape filled with springs and creeks. The book also reflects on the diverse heritage of its citizens, who are descendants of those who participated in the War between the States, and showcases the local economy, which includes ginseng, tobacco, and a variety of fine foods.
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The biggest meteor shower of the century filled the sky in the winter of 1833, and Yancey County came into being that December. It is a place of fierce independence, astounding natural beauty, and civic pride. Nestled amidst the Black Mountains, the county boasts 19 peaks above 6,000 feet, including Mount Mitchell, the tallest peak in the Eastern United States. Archaeological excavations trace human history in Yancey County as far back as the Paleo-Indian period, 9000 to 10,000 BC, based on regional dates. Families have flourished for many generations along the Cane and Toe Rivers in a mineral-rich land dotted with fresh springs and free-flowing creeks. Named for statesman and orator Bartlett Yancey, the county is characterized by streets and areas with delightful names, such as Barking Dog, Bee Log, and Merry Bear Lane. The citizens are descended from ancestors who fought on both sides of the War between the States. Working the county’s land of plenty has given them ginseng, galax, tobacco, ramps, and a cornucopia of fine foods.
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