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Gillespie Gap

Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States
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Gillespie Gap is a mountain pass along the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 1780 some of the Overmountain Men crossed the pass on their way to Kings Mountain.

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Orchard Trail, Mitchell County, North Carolina, 28749

Coordinates: 35.85416, -82.05169

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