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Bearwallow, North Carolina
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 Bearwallow, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Bearwallow, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Named for | A bear wallow |
| Elevation | 2,031 ft (619 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
28735 and 28792
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1006125 |
Bearwallow is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, North Carolina United States and is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located along Gerton Highway (US 74A), within Hickory Nut Gorge, flanked by Burntshirt, Grant, and Little Bearwallow mountains.
History
A post office called Bearwallow was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1951. The community derives its name from a bear wallow near the original town site.
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