Asheville, NC
‘The Land of the Sky’, ‘The Paris of the South’, ‘Little San Francisco’- all names given to Asheville.
Spaniards searched for gold here before a Revolutionary soldier settled the plateau along the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers. The settlement of Morristown became incorporated as Asheville in 1797, honoring Governor Samuel Ashe. It is now Buncombe County’s seat.
Asheville’s cool summers lured well-heeled visitors including George Vanderbilt who built North America’s largest home. The Biltmore Estate attracts thousands to a city that revels in arts, music variety, and theatre. It’s also a Mecca for crafts and kayakers.
The Depression stunted growth, but visitors came back to the Grove Park Inn and spas. Bele Chere, Saturday night Shindigs, and The Southern Highland Craft Guild bring tourists today. Numerous films were shot around Asheville and former famous residents include authors F. Scott Fitzgerald, native author Thomas Wolfe and current resident, actress Andie McDowell.
A city of altitude and arts, makes Asheville this week’s Carolina Community.
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