Welcome to
Highlands
North Carolina
Located on the picturesque Highlands-Cashiers Plateau
Are The Mountains Calling You Home?
Learn More About Highlands
Highlands, North Carolina is one of the most unique mountain towns you'll ever visit or call home. Being located within 4,118 ft of elevation, makes it one of the highest towns east of the Mississippi, which gives it desirable temperatures, fantastic views and incredible culture.
Highlands was founded in 1875 by Samuel Truman Kelsey and Clinton Carter Hutchinson. The story goes that they drew a line from Chicago to Savannah and from New York to New Orleans. They speculated a great trading center would evolve at this specific spot.
Fast forward today, the commercial trading mecca never materialized, but many affluent residents of South & North Carolina, Georgia and Florida have secondary and vacation homes in the area. As the area has evolved since its founding, it has become a destination that many desire because of its small town feel, crisp mountain air and great culture.
Quick Stats
Data provided by U.S. Census Bureau
88 in
Average Rain Fall
982
Full Time Residents
77
Avg July Temperature
6.7 Miles
Land Size
Explore the Areas
The best part of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau is there are 5 awesome towns that have their own unique vibe. Make sure to explore them, but start by choosing below.
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Lake Glenville
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