North Carolina Highway 183
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North Carolina Highway 183 is a primary state highway
in the U.S. state
of North Carolina
. It runs from US 221
, in the community of Linville Falls
, to NC 181
, near the community of Jonas Ridge.
, which parallels the route. The route also has access to the Linville Falls and Gorge Wilderness Area. Part of the route is shared with NC Bike Route 2.
NC 183, though begins and ends in Burke county, crosses through McDowell county twice in two short successions in Linville Falls. Nearly halfway along the highway, a spur road from the Blue Ridge Parkway does a fly-over above the highway (no access).
NC 183, with continuation via NC 181, can be considered an alternate route of U.S. Route 221, by-passing Crossnore
.
, Fish Hatchery Road (S.R. 1254 & 1240), and NC 181
.
(today Old NC Highway 105) to NC 181
. In 1954, after NC 105 was decommissioned, NC 183 was extended over part of the old highway, allowing it to reach U.S. Route 221. The highway has not changed since.
State highway
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in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. It runs from US 221
U.S. Route 221
U.S. Route 221 is a spur of U.S. Route 21. It runs for 734 miles from Perry, Florida at US Routes 19/98/ALT 27 to Lynchburg, Virginia at U.S. Route 29 . It passes through the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia...
, in the community of Linville Falls
Linville Falls, North Carolina
Linville Falls is an unincorporated community at the junction of Avery, Burke, and McDowell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The community is named after Linville Falls, a nearby waterfall in the Linville Gorge Wilderness.- Attractions :...
, to NC 181
North Carolina Highway 181
North Carolina Highway 181 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It runs north–south from Morganton to Newland.-Route description:...
, near the community of Jonas Ridge.
Route description
The route serves mainly as a connector between Linville Falls and the rest of Burke County; it also serves as an alternate route to the Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles , mostly along the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains...
, which parallels the route. The route also has access to the Linville Falls and Gorge Wilderness Area. Part of the route is shared with NC Bike Route 2.
NC 183, though begins and ends in Burke county, crosses through McDowell county twice in two short successions in Linville Falls. Nearly halfway along the highway, a spur road from the Blue Ridge Parkway does a fly-over above the highway (no access).
NC 183, with continuation via NC 181, can be considered an alternate route of U.S. Route 221, by-passing Crossnore
Crossnore, North Carolina
Crossnore is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 242 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Crossnore is located at ....
.
Scenic byway
Pisgah Loop Scenic Byway is a 47 miles (75.6 km) loop byway, not recommended for recreational vehicles and bus with four-wheel drive required for unpaved portions. NC 183 makes up the northern section of the byway (3.8 miles (6.1 km)), it is noted for its close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Linville River, and a rare montane (mountain wetland). Other roads and highways that make-up the loop are: Old NC Highway 105 (S.R. 1238, the entire road is unpaved), NC 126North Carolina Highway 126
North Carolina Highway 126 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It runs from US 70, in Nebo, to NC 181, in Morganton.-Route description:...
, Fish Hatchery Road (S.R. 1254 & 1240), and NC 181
North Carolina Highway 181
North Carolina Highway 181 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It runs north–south from Morganton to Newland.-Route description:...
.
Junction list
| County | Location | Mile | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Burke County, North Carolina -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 89,148 people, 34,528 households, and 24,342 families residing in the county. The population density was 176 people per square mile . There were 37,427 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile... |
Linville Falls Linville Falls, North Carolina Linville Falls is an unincorporated community at the junction of Avery, Burke, and McDowell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The community is named after Linville Falls, a nearby waterfall in the Linville Gorge Wilderness.- Attractions :... |
0 | – Linville Linville, North Carolina Linville is a community centered just south of the US 221 and NC 105 intersection in Avery County, North Carolina. The community -- at times known as Clay or Porcelain -- was founded in 1883 and designed by Samuel T. Kelsey of Kansas, it was named for William and John Linville, who were killed by... , Blowing Rock Blowing Rock, North Carolina Blowing Rock is a town in North Carolina, USA, situated in both Caldwell and Watauga counties. The population was 1,418 at the 2000 census. However, during the summer the town's population increases to about 10,000.]]\\... , Boone Boone, North Carolina Boone is a town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, United States. Boone's population was reported as 17,122, as of 2010... , Marion Marion, North Carolina Marion is a city in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,943 at the 2008 estimated census. It is the county seat of McDowell County.-Geography:Marion is located at .... |
NC 183 begins |
| 0.7 | Old NC 105 Road – Linville Gorge Linville Gorge Wilderness The Linville Gorge Wilderness is the third largest wilderness area in North Carolina and one of only two wilderness gorges in the Southern United States... |
Unpaved road, begin of Pisgah Loop Scenic Byway overlap | ||
| 3.6 | Parkway Road | West end of NC Bike 2 overlap; unsigned access to the Blue Ridge Parkway Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles , mostly along the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains... |
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| 4.5 | – Pineola Pineola, North Carolina Pineola is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina; generally spanning out in a three mile radius from the intersection of US highway US 221 and NC 181. The area was originally known as "Saginaw" until the early 20th century.... , Linville Linville, North Carolina Linville is a community centered just south of the US 221 and NC 105 intersection in Avery County, North Carolina. The community -- at times known as Clay or Porcelain -- was founded in 1883 and designed by Samuel T. Kelsey of Kansas, it was named for William and John Linville, who were killed by... , Newland Newland, North Carolina Newland is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 704 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Avery County. Before its founding, the area was known as Old Fields or Old Fields of Toe. In 1911 it was renamed Newland, after North Carolina Lieutenant Governor... , Morganton Morganton, North Carolina Morganton is a city in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. Reader's Digest included Morganton in its list of top ten places to raise a family. The town was recently profiled in The 50 Best Small Southern Towns. The population was 17,310 at the 2000 census... |
East end of NC Bike 2 overlap, end of Pisgah Loop Scenic Byway overlap; NC 183 ends | ||
History
NC 183 was established in 1930 as a new primary route connecting NC 105North Carolina Highway 105
North Carolina Highway 105 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It runs from US 221 in Linville to US 221/US 421/NC 194 in Boone.-Route description:...
(today Old NC Highway 105) to NC 181
North Carolina Highway 181
North Carolina Highway 181 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It runs north–south from Morganton to Newland.-Route description:...
. In 1954, after NC 105 was decommissioned, NC 183 was extended over part of the old highway, allowing it to reach U.S. Route 221. The highway has not changed since.
See also
- Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles , mostly along the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains...
- Linville FallsLinville FallsLinville Falls is a waterfall located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the United States. The falls move in several distinct steps, beginning in a twin set of upper falls, moving down a small gorge, and finally culminating in a high-volume drop. It is named for the Linville...
- Linville Gorge WildernessLinville Gorge WildernessThe Linville Gorge Wilderness is the third largest wilderness area in North Carolina and one of only two wilderness gorges in the Southern United States...
- Linville RiverLinville RiverThe Linville River is a river in western North Carolina. The river begins in the slopes of Peak Mountain, Sugar Mountain and Flattop Mountain, in the Linville Gap . As it goes south through Avery County, it passes through the communities of Grandfather, Linville, Pineola, Crossnore and finally at...
- North Carolina Bicycle Route 2