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Balsam Mountain

Balsam Mountain is a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in Sylva, North Carolina. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Sylva, North CarolinaArboretum, Botanical Garden & Nature Center
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About this museum

What is Balsam Mountain?

The Great Balsam Mountains, or Balsam Mountains, are in the mountain region of western North Carolina, United States. The Great Balsams are a subrange of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which in turn are a part of the Appalachian Mountains. The most famous peak in the Great Balsam range is Cold Mountain, which is the centerpiece of author Charles Frazier's bestselling novel Cold Mountain. Other notable peaks include Richland Balsam, which is the highest peak in the range, Black Balsam Knob, and Mount Pisgah.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Balsam Mountain
Type
Arboretum, Botanical Garden & Nature Center
City
Sylva
State
North Carolina
IMLS Museum ID
8403700921
Coordinates
35.36450, -83.19984
What kind of museum is Balsam Mountain?

Balsam Mountain is classified as a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more arboretum, botanical garden & nature centers →

Where is Balsam Mountain located?

Balsam Mountain is located in Sylva, North Carolina at approximately 35.36450, -83.19984. See the map above.

Does Balsam Mountain have a website?

The IMLS record for Balsam Mountain does not list a website.

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