NC 226A

North End: Near Little Switzerland	South End: Near Woodlawn
Mitchell County North End: Loafer's Glory	Mitchell County South End: Ledger

Not only is NC 226A the only suffixed state route in North Carolina. The designation appears not once but twice. The more known route exists in McDowell County. But a lesser known 226A is marked in Mitchell County.

McDowell County:

(Mark Clifton)

Near Little Switzerland, you will come across NC 226A's Northern Terminus.

(Chris Patriarca)

This look is from NC 226 North. The Blue Ridge Parkway is on the right.

(Chris Patriarca)

From NC 226 South, bannerless shields are combined with signage used by the National Park Service.

(Chris Patriarca)

The first NC 226A South shield earns of the twisty treat ahead.

(Mark Clifton) Just North of Woodlawn is the Southern Terminus.

Mitchell County:

(Mark Clifton) The Northern Terminus of NC 226A in Mitchell County is in Loafer's Glory. This had, until just recently, been the northern terminus of NC 80.

(Matthew Craig)

A look from NC 226 North. And below the first NC 226A South shield.

(Matthew Craig)

(Matthew Craig) The Southern Terminus of NC 226A Mitchell County is at NC 226 near Ledger.

(Matthew Craig)

NC 226A runs along Mine Creek Road. There is not an 'END' sign present.

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Sources & Links:

NC 226 @ Carolina Highways ---Mark Clifton

NC 226A @ NCRoads.com ---Matt Steffora

Page Created: April 1, 2001
Last Updated: March 7, 2004