Altamont is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The community is located along US 221/NC 194 (Linville Falls Highway), between the town of Crossnore and the community of Linville Falls. Altamont translates to "High Mountain."
Altamont | |
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  Altamont Location within the state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°59′27″N 81°56′39″W / 35.99083°N 81.94417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Elevation | 3,268 ft (996 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28657 |
| Area code | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1018807[1] |
The Ray Wiseman House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[2]