Flat Rock Village Hall located at 110 Village Center Drive. Flat Rock has been built around a granite outcrop that was a site of Cherokee Indian gatherings. Large portions exposed on the grounds of the Flat Rock Playhouse can be seen right up the road from the Village Hall. Flat Rock incorporated in 1995 and is governed by a mayor and 6 council members.
Thomas Wolfe's Angel located in Oakdale Cemetery in Hendersonville, NC. Interesting to see how the history of Hendersonville and Asheville intertwine through the years. This marble statue was created around the base of the Jackson Building in Asheville where Wolfe's father had his shop. Have photographed this several times over the years, enjoyed how it pops with the darker sky from the infrared black and [...]
Oakdale Cemetery is in the National Register of Historic Places, obtaining that designation in 2014. The grounds, established in 1885 has more than 5400 burials, including some family of my own. Most noted for the Angel referenced by Thomas Wolfe, located along highway 64 in Hendersonville, NC.
Rev. Peter Stradley constructed the building around 1845 and it became the first designated Post Office in Flat Rock, NC. Currently owned and renovated by Historic Flat Rock, Inc., the building provides office space upstairs for the organization and hosts a museum and cultural center on the first floor. Protected in perpetuity, HFR donated a preservation agreement with Preservation North Carolina to make sure its [...]
The "Dunroy" was originally built in 1862 and settled by David Rogerson Williams II. The name comes from Gaelic traditions, castle of kings. ("Dun" meaning castle, "Roy" meaning Kings). In 2000, the subdivision Dunroy on Rutledge began building homes on the 115 acre estate preserving the historical components for the future residents.
229 5th Avenue West in Hendersonville is on the National Register of Historic Places. Built around 1907, the Clark-Hobbs-Davidson House is an example of Queen Anne-Colonial Revival architecture. Purchased in 1958 by the Masons, they nearly doubled the size of the original structure from the original home. Currently Kedron Lodge #387.
The Henderson County Curb Market has been a tradition since 1924 as farmers brought additional produce into town. It has expanded over the years to include all sorts of goods and mountain crafts. Open Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 8am-2pm. Located at 221 N Church Street in Hendersonville.
The Charleston Inn, formerly the Claddagh Inn on Main Street is a 16 room bed and breakfast. Built and reconstructed the home retains the character from the 1920s but the property dates back to 1880. On the National Register of Historic Places, located at 755 N. Main next to the Waverly Inn.
Crystal Spring in Laurel Park simply reminds me of my childhood. Growing up on Crystal Springs Drive, this was one of the locations I could typically tell my parents I was going to without too much of an interrogation...ha, so besides childhood, maybe it also reminds me of freedom and exploration. I've included the informational sign for the pertinent details as I finish up here [...]
The "new" Henderson County Courthouse is at 200 N. Grove Street, built in 1995. I end up going in on occasion to the Register of Deeds office or other offices for property research. Always like to go upstairs to check out a portrait of my Grandfather who was an attorney and judge in Western North Carolina.
