Hounds Ear, North Carolina
Hounds Ear: a city in Watauga County, North Carolina.
About
Hounds Ear is a city located in the county of Watauga in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Hounds Ear
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Watauga County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1779,-81.7451 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 14:09:55 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Hounds Ear is located at 36°10'40"N 81°44'42"W (36.1779100, -81.7451100).
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Weather
58°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
2 mph S
Tonight
Patchy fog after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hounds Ear, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197869 | Appalachian State University | Boone (NC) | 28608 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hounds Ear, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hounds Ear.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Boon Post Office | Boone (NC) | 28607 |
Other cities in Watauga County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Watauga County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 20,003 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Blowing Rock | 1,316 | Town in North Carolina, United States |