Round Peak, North Carolina

Round Peak is an unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, near Mount Airy with an elevation of 1,280 feet. It is located in the southern Appalachian Mountains and gives its name to the Round Peak style of old-time music practiced in the area.[1]

The community of Round Peak is named for the nearby summit of Round Peak which has an elevation of 2,094 feet (Powell 1968, p. 427). Popular attractions include the Round Peak Vineyards, part of the Yadkin Valley wine region.

  1. ^ Round Peak style: Old Time Music from Surry County, North Carolina Special Collections Belk Library Appalachian State University