The Blue Ridge Parkway
Mile 266.9 - View of Mount Jefferson
One of the best views along the Parkway in Northwestern North Carolina is the Mount Jefferson viewpoint near milepost 267.  Looking northwards from the overlook, a panoramic view of Mt. Jefferson (Elev. 4550') and the surrounding area awaits.  Mt. Jefferson was originally called Negro Mountain because of runaway slaves that hid within the mountain's caves while fleeing north.  The mountain was renamed Mt. Jefferson after the nearby town (which is named after Thomas Jefferson) when Mt. Jefferson State Park was formed in 1952.

Mount Jefferson View Photos:
All photos taken by webmaster (07/21/2007), click to enlarge.
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    • Page Created: November 25, 2007
    Last Updated: November 25, 2007

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