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About Bakersville

Founded in the mid 1800's, and incorporated in 1870, our town is noted for its history and picturesque beauty. Bakersville offers abundant outdoor recreation, an enjoyable and relaxed lifestyle, a temperate climate and a supportive community.

Town Board

Bakersville's Town Council meets the first Monday of each month at the Bakersville Town Hall at 7pm. For more information, call the Town Hall at 828-688-2113.

Mitchell County Commissioners [*terms will expire in Dec 2008]

  • Lisa Sparks, Chair
  • Jim Saylor*
  • Mike Hensley*
  • Phil Byrd*
  • Patrick Phillips

The Mitchell County Commissioners meet at 5pm the first Monday of each month at the County Administration Building in Bakersville. For information, call the Administration Office at 828-688-2139.

People

  • Population: 357
  • Median age: 46.4

Finances

  • Sales Tax Rate: 6.75%
  • Property Tax Rate: .53% per $100 property value
  • Median Household Income: $19,286

Geography

  • Located in Mitchell County, on US Highway 226, approximately a one hour drive from Asheville, Boone, or Johnson City, TN
  • Area: .8 square miles
  • Elevation: 2,460 ft
  • Nearby rivers and lakes: Toe River, South Toe River, Cane Creek

K-12 Education

Administration: Dr. Brock Womble (Superintendent), Dr. Richard Spurling (Associate Superintendent)
School Board: Kathy Miller (Chair), Roger Burleson, Larry Fortner, Tommy Ledford, Dean Meyers

Area Colleges

 
 
 
© 2008 B.I.G.
    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census Data