North Carolina Highway 191
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NC 191 is a north-south state highway
in western North Carolina
in northern Henderson and central Buncombe County.
(Asheville Highway) in the city of Hendersonville in Henderson County
. NC 191 travels northwest from Hendersonville and enters the town of Mills River where it meets North Carolina Highway 280
. NC 191 joins NC 280 northward for a short distance before separating after approximately a mile. Highway 191 continues north towards Asheville, leaving Henderson County and entering Buncombe County before meeting the western terminus of North Carolina Highway 146
(Long Shoals Road) in the community of Avery Creek
. Past Avery Creek, Highway 191 intersects the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
, a National Parkway
and All-American Road. NC 191 continues north into Venable, intersecting the eastern terminus of North Carolina Highway 112
(Sardis Road) and then I-26/US 74 at exit 33 respectively as it reaches the outer limits of Asheville. Entering Asheville, NC 191 interchanges with Interstate 40
(exit 47) and half a mile later I-26/I-240 (exit 1b). NC 191 heads into the southwestern section of Asheville named Brevard Road. At just over 21.5 miles, NC 191 reaches its northern end at US 19 BUS/US 23 BUS (Haywood Road).
In 1971, Highway 191 was routed along modern-day I-240 from Brevard Road to Haywood Road, a highway that was previously unnumbered. As a result, Brevard Road became unnumbered north of the freeway.
Around 1981, NC 191 was moved back onto Brevard Road to end where it currently does at US 19 BUS/US 23 BUS. The freeway became I-240.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in western North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
in northern Henderson and central Buncombe County.
Route description
North Carolina Highway 191 begins its southern end at US Route 25U.S. Route 25 in North Carolina
U.S. Route 25 is an north–south United States highway that runs for from the South Carolina state line, near Tuxedo, to the Tennessee state line, near Hot Springs.-Route description:...
(Asheville Highway) in the city of Hendersonville in Henderson County
Henderson County, North Carolina
Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is part of the Asheville, North Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2008, the population was 102,367. Its county seat is Hendersonville.- History :...
. NC 191 travels northwest from Hendersonville and enters the town of Mills River where it meets North Carolina Highway 280
North Carolina Highway 280
North Carolina Highway 280 is a state highway in western North Carolina that runs from the town of Fletcher in Henderson County to the city of Brevard in Transylvania County. It is approximately in length, starting at the intersection of U.S. Route 64/U.S. Route 276/NC Hwy 280 north of Brevard, to...
. NC 191 joins NC 280 northward for a short distance before separating after approximately a mile. Highway 191 continues north towards Asheville, leaving Henderson County and entering Buncombe County before meeting the western terminus of North Carolina Highway 146
North Carolina Highway 146
NC 146 is a short east/west state highway in western North Carolina and lies entirely in Buncombe County, south of the city of Asheville.-Route description:...
(Long Shoals Road) in the community of Avery Creek
Avery Creek, North Carolina
Avery Creek is a census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,539 in 2007. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Avery Creek is located at ....
. Past Avery Creek, Highway 191 intersects the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles , mostly along the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains...
, a National Parkway
National parkway
National Parkway is a designation for a protected area in the United States. The designation is given to a scenic roadway and a protected corridor of surrounding parkland. National Parkways often connect cultural or historic sites.-See also:...
and All-American Road. NC 191 continues north into Venable, intersecting the eastern terminus of North Carolina Highway 112
North Carolina Highway 112
NC 112 is an east-west state highway in western North Carolina in Buncombe County, southwest of Asheville.-Route description:North Carolina Highway 112 begins its western end at US 19/US 23 in the unincorporated community of Enka...
(Sardis Road) and then I-26/US 74 at exit 33 respectively as it reaches the outer limits of Asheville. Entering Asheville, NC 191 interchanges with Interstate 40
Interstate 40 in North Carolina
Interstate 40 runs through the state of North Carolina from the Tennessee state line in the west to its eastern terminus in Wilmington.-Pigeon River Gorge:...
(exit 47) and half a mile later I-26/I-240 (exit 1b). NC 191 heads into the southwestern section of Asheville named Brevard Road. At just over 21.5 miles, NC 191 reaches its northern end at US 19 BUS/US 23 BUS (Haywood Road).
History
North Carolina Highway 191 is an original state highway.In 1971, Highway 191 was routed along modern-day I-240 from Brevard Road to Haywood Road, a highway that was previously unnumbered. As a result, Brevard Road became unnumbered north of the freeway.
Around 1981, NC 191 was moved back onto Brevard Road to end where it currently does at US 19 BUS/US 23 BUS. The freeway became I-240.