Nebo, North Carolina

[3] Nebo is named after a Methodist campground that existed before the Civil War.

The Western North Carolina Railroad named its depot Nebo after the campground.

Lake James State Park is located on its southern shore.

Part of the high school burnt down years ago, but the lunchroom remained.

However, in recent times, Nebo has extended into Burke County due to new construction on Lake James.

McDowell County map