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Annette Stover
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2821 Us 64/74a Hwy
Rutherfordton NC 28139
Phone: (828) 286-2313
Fax: (828) 287-5129
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Sleepy Mountain Villages,
Friendly People & More Await You
Rutherfordton, the seat of
Rutherford County, is in the foothills of North Carolina in the Forest City
metro area. It is served by State Highway 108 and US Highway 74. The towns of
Lake Lure and Chimney Rock are approximately 20 miles west. Mountaintop vistas,
whitewater, lakes, trout stream, deepwater fishing on Lake Lure, white sand lake
beaches, warm summer days, gentle winter snows, spring dogwood, brilliant fall
foliage, sleepy mountain villages and more await you.
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By 1540 Cherokee Indians had
already been living in the region for a number of years. Rutherford County was
formed in 1779 from Tryon County when it was divided to form Rutherford and
Lincoln counties.
The county was prospering by the 1830s due to demand for farm and home products.
At one time Rutherford County and Rutherfordton were the center of gold
production within the United States and had the distinction of operating the
only private gold mint ever operated in the Southeastern United States, and was
the first mint to coin a gold dollar.
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With the Civil War came a period of
railroad building that led to a better shipping to distant markets. After the
Civil War, reconstruction had both good and bad effects on the region.
Rutherfordton North Carolina offers a marvelous climate. An unusual natural
thermal belt runs through Hickory Nut Gorge, providing our region with moderate
temperatures that make the winters a little warmer and the summers a little
cooler than surrounding areas. Here you can enjoy warm summer days with
mountain-swept evening breezes, gentle winter snows, delicate spring dogwoods
and color-splashed fall foliage. Nearby Tryon is famous as a select retirement
area, in large part due to the splendid climate.
Our schools are dedicated to providing
curriculum changes to enhance learning. Student achievement scores, teacher
professionalism and concerned guidance give area students a competitive edge in
the fast-changing job market.
Opportunities for higher education in the
area include Isothermal Community College, Blue Ridge Technical College,
University of South Carolina at Spartanburg, Converse College, Wofford College
and others.
Area health needs are met by Rutherford Hospital, the VA Hospital and a major
heart center in Spartanburg.
Performing arts, museums and quaint villages
offer everything from antiques to fine local crafts. You'll enjoy Shakespeare's
Globe Theater, the Foundation at Isothermal Community College, the Community
Concert Series, Rutherford Community Theater,
the KidSense's Children's Museum, various concerts
and art exhibits, and more.
Mountaintop vistas, whitewater, lakes, trout stream, deepwater fishing on Lake
Lure, white sand lake beaches, warm summer days, gentle winter snows, spring
dogwood, brilliant fall foliage, sleepy mountain villages and more await you.
Recreation is almost unlimited, including major events like the Block House
Steeplechase, various horse shows and fox hunting. Tennis, sailing, fishing,
motor boating, water skiing and swimming are available and ski slopes are within
a 1 to 2-hour drive. Walking and hiking trails abound, especially in the shadow
of Chimney Rock Park. Camping, kayaking, boating, gem mining and picnicking are
all great pastimes. Rutherford County also features 7 challenging golf courses
and plenty of scenic trails for horseback riding.
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