Crossnore is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 143 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.

History
The Crossnore Presbyterian Church, Crossnore School Historic District, Weaving Room of Crossnore School, and Milligan Shuford Wise and Theron Colbert Dellinger Houses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 242 people, 96 households, and 62 families residing in the town. The population density was 548.8 inhabitants per square mile (211.9/km2). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 269.9 per square mile (104.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.80% White, 0.41% African American, 4.13% Native American, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.55% of the population.

Education
A group home named The Crossnore School, Inc., was established in 1913 and now houses approximately 100 students. Crossnore School has been praised for providing high-quality care at a lower cost than typical for most orphanages.

Notable people
Tommy Burleson, former NBA player, played on 1974 NC State national championship team and 1972 USA Olympic team
Virginia Foxx, member of the United States House of Representatives for North Carolina's 5th congressional district
Mary T. Martin Sloop#:~:text=References-,Mary T. Martin Sloop,-Add languages, advocate for the community and betterment of local children.

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