Brown Mountain (North Carolina)
Brown Mountain is a low-lying ridge, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long, in the Pisgah National Forest near Morganton, in western North Carolina, on the border of Burke and Caldwell Counties.
| Brown Mountain Ridge | |
|---|---|
Brown Mountain viewed from Beacon Heights | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,283 ft (696 m) |
| Coordinates | 35°54′57″N 81°44′45″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Burke / Caldwell counties, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Parent range | Blue Ridge Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Collettsville |
Since at least the early 20th century, mysterious illuminations known as the Brown Mountain lights have been seen there.
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