The county seat of Mitchell County, Bakersville is northeast of Bandana and Green Mountain, and on the edge of the Pisgah National Forest. Although there were people in the area as early as 1777, their names are not known. The first recorded settler on the site of what was to be called Bakersville was David Baker, for whom the town was named. Bakersville has been the county seat since 1868, and the town was incorporated in 1870.
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Located in Bakersville, at the foot of Roan Mountain, the guest lodging facility is highlighted, including photographs, contact data, and directions to the B&B.
http://www.bakersvillebedandbreakfast.com/
Bakersville Community Medical Clinic
The federally qualified medical center offere primary care, pregnancy care, chiropractic, acupuncture, reiki, and massage therapy services at its facilities in Bakersville, North Carolina. A map shows the location of the clinic, and its services are enumerated.
http://www.bakersvilleclinic.org/
The history and a profile of the community are presented on the official web site for the Bakersville, the seat of Mitchell County. Also featured is a business directory, a community calendar, and administrative and departmental contacts.
http://www.bakersville.com/
Specializing in studio ceramics, the Bakersville, North Carolina gallery offers a large selection of contemporary studio ceramics. Its location and a schedule of exhibitions, exhibitor profiles, and contacts are posted. An online shopping area allows for online purchases.
http://www.crimsonlaurelgallery.com/
Locally owned and operated, the funeral home is located in Bakersville, North Carolina. Directions to the facilities are given, and an overview of its facilities, services, and pre-arrangement policies are given. Obituaries are published to the web site.
http://www.henline-hughes.com/
Situated on Ledger School Road in Bakersville, North Carolina, the comprehensive high school serves public school students in grades nine through twelve. Driving directions, schedules, and an instructional calendar are published to the site, along with a staff directory and newsletter.
http://mhs.mcsnc.org/
