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West Jefferson, North Carolina

West Jefferson, NC is a special place with so much to offer. Our town is nestled within the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwest North Carolina. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, West Jefferson not only presents beautiful landscape and cool mountain breezes, but also gives visitors a sense of history as well as a mix of modern culture.
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West Jefferson, NC

Information for residents, businesses and visitors

The Town of West Jefferson seeks to support our residents, our visitors and our businesses. This website contains information about your town government. ​
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West Jefferson Founded
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West Jefferson developed around the Virginia-Carolina Railroad depot and has continued to grow since
West Jefferson Elevation
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Situated in a valley between Mount Jefferson and Paddy Mountain, West Jefferson shows why Ashe County is the Coolest Corner of North Carolina.

Quick Links

Online Bill Pay

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Business Directory

See all the different businesses West Jefferson has to offer.

Meeting Minutes

The West Jefferson Board of Aldermen past meeting minutes are available online.

West Jefferson Videos

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Town Ordinances

Town of West Jefferson ordinances and related forms are available to download online.

Ashe County Events

There's are always fun things happening in and around West Jefferson!

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Announcements

Public Comment – CDBG DR Funds

Town News

CDBG-DR Public Comment Forum – S Jefferson Ave Sidewalk ProjectThe Town of West Jefferson is asking for public comments on the submission...
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Regular Monthly Meeting

Town News

The meeting for July 6, 2026 has been cancelled.  The Board of Alderman will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 7 at 6pm....
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Public Hearing – CDBG DR Funds

Town News

THE TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING The Town of West Jefferson will be holding a public hearing to solicit citizen input on...
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As a Main Street America™ Affiliate, the Town of West Jefferson is part of a national network of neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.

Town of West Jefferson is a North Carolina Small Town Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Town of West Jefferson is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation. 

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