Yancey County Images

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YANCEY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

The bieet mereor shower of the century illed the day 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.

Elaine McAlister Dellinger is a local historian who traces her

Yancey County lineage back 200 years. She and coauthor Kiesa

Kay interviewed 40 locals to consolidate images from families that

include the Rays, Honeycutts, Proffitts, Byrds, Tiptons, Riddles,

McCourrys, Webbs, Griffiths, Anglins, Whitesides, and more.

The Images of America series celebrates the history of

neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival

photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past

that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud

to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history

available to all.