Bakersville, North Carolina, United States
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About
Bakersville is a populated place located in Mitchell county North Carolina in the United States of America. It is at 36.0156735 latitude and -82.1587351 longitude. Bakersville is at an elevation of 753 ft (2470 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Bakersville".
Description
Located in central Mitchell County along Cane Creek, 63 km (39 mi) northeast of Asheville.
History
Originally called Davis, likely in honor of Condeferate President Jefferson Davis. Around the Civil War time period, the community name was changed to Bakersville, named for David Baker who originally settled the area in 1797 with a land grant he was given. (NC-T11/p20)
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Populated Place |
| Latitude: | 36.0156735 |
| Longitude: | -82.1587351 |
| Elevation: | 753 ft / 2470 m |
| County: | Mitchell |
| USGS Map Name: | Bakersville |
