Orion, North Carolina
Orion: a city in Ashe County, North Carolina.
About
Orion is a city located in the county of Ashe in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Orion
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Ashe County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3976,-81.4209 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:09:05 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 37℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Orion is located at 36°23'51"N 81°25'15"W (36.3976300, -81.4209300).
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Weather
37°F
Partly Cloudy
8 to 13 mph NW
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Orion, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197869 | Appalachian State University | Boone (NC) | 28608 |
| 199926 | Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro (NC) | 28697 |
| 461139 | Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine | Sugar Grove (NC) | 28679-9657 |
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Orion, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Orion.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Post Office | Jefferson (NC) | 28640 |
Other cities in Ashe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ashe County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1,534 | Town in North Carolina, USA |