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Welcome to Biltmore ...

Biltmore is located in Carter County<1>.

Biltmore is 1,590 feet [485 m] above sea level.<2>.

Time Zone: Biltmore lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time

Biltmore lies within the (423) area code.

Communities Also Named Biltmore ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Biltmore - they are located in Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina (2), South Carolina and Virginia.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Biltmore.

Communities near Biltmore ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Biltmore.

  • Johnson City
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    • Johnson City lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the west of Biltmore.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 67,142 people
    • Former names for Johnson City:
    • Blue Plum Station
    • Haynesville
    • Johnsons Depot
    • Johnsons Tank
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Johnson City
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johnson City<4>
  • Collingwood
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    • Collingwood lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the north of Biltmore.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 48,655 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Collingwood
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collingwood<4>
  • Bristol
  • East Ridge
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    • East Ridge lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the southwest of Biltmore.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 21,317 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on East Ridge
  • Shell Creek
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    • Shell Creek lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the southeast of Biltmore.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 21,037 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shell Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Shell Creek
  • Cross
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    • Cross lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the north of Biltmore.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 11,330 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cross
  • Mill Point
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    • Mill Point lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the northwest of Biltmore.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 11,080 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Mill Point
  • Winchester
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    • Winchester lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the northeast of Biltmore.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 8,547 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winchester have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Winchester
  • Colonial Heights
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    • Colonial Heights lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the northwest of Biltmore.
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 6,934 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Colonial Heights
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colonial Heights<4>
  • Erwin
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erwin
    • Erwin lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the southwest of Biltmore.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,854 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erwin have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Erwin
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erwin<4>

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Biltmore. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Biltmore.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Biltmore. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Biltmore.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Biltmore. See our Newspapers Page for Biltmore.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Biltmore ...

Looking for more information about Biltmore? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Biltmore, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Biltmore.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Biltmore. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Carter, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Biltmore - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Biltmore) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Biltmore. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from BiltmoreOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Biltmore. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3706, Longitude: -82.2281    
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.




 

 

 

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