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McDowell High School

McDowell High School's auditorium and gymnasium are used for some public events.  

The annual Appalachian Potters' Market is held inside the gymnasium.  Handicap access is available.

Directions:

I-40/Exit 85/Hwy. 221 North/Marion

Driving North on Highway 221, continue passing Hampton Inn on left, to stoplight intersecting By-Pass Hwy. 221/226.  Turn left onto by-pass.  At stoplight intersecting US Hwy. 70, turn left onto US Hwy. 70.  McDonald's/Wendy's will be on your right.  School entrance is a few yards ahead, on the left.  

Continue to top of hill, school and gymnasium entrance are on your right.

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