National Register Listings in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Adams, Judge Junius G., House
Alexander, Mrs. Minnie, Cottage
All Souls Episcopal Church and Parish House
Arcade Building
Asheville City Hall
Asheville High School
Asheville School
Asheville Transfer and Storage Company Building
B & B Motor Company Building
Baird, Zebulon H., House
Barker, Clarence, Memorial Hospital
Barrett, Dr. John G. & Nannie H., Farm
Battery Park Hotel
Bent Creek Campus of the Appalachian Forest Experiment Station
Bent Creek Campus of the Appalachian Forest Experiment Station (Boundary Decrease)
Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Estate Office
Biltmore Hardware Building
Biltmore Hospital
Biltmore Industries, Inc.
Biltmore Shoe Store
Biltmore Village Commercial Buildings
Biltmore Village Cottage District
Biltmore Village Cottages
Biltmore-Oteen Bank Building
Black Mountain College Historic District
Black Mountain Downtown Historic District
Blake House
Bledsoe Building
Blue Ridge Assembly Historic District
Breese, William E., Sr., House
Brigman-Chambers House
Broadway Market Building
Bryan, William Jennings, House
Building at 130-132 Biltmore Avenue
Building at 134-136 1/2 Biltmore Avenue
Building at 140 Biltmore Avenue
Buncombe County Boys' Training School, (Former)
Buncombe County Courthouse
Camp Academy
Camp, William Nelson, Jr., House
Carter-Swain House
Chestnut Hill Historic District
Chiles, James Madison and Leah Arcouet, House
Church of St. Lawrence
Church of the Redeemer
Claxton School
Clingman Avenue Historic District
Conabeer Chrysler Building
Demens-Rumbough-Crawley House
Dougherty Heights Historic District
Downtown Asheville Historic District
Downtown Asheville Historic District (Boundary Increase II)
Downtown Asheville Historic District (Boundary Increase III and Boundary Decrease)
Downtown Asheville Historic District (Boundary Increase)
E. D. Latta Nurses' Residence
Eliada Home
Eller, Joseph P., House
Ellington, Douglas, House
Elmore, Bruce A. and June L., Lustron House
Engadine
Fire Station Number 4
First Baptist Church
Foster's Log Cabin Court
George A. Mears House
Grove Park Historic District
Grove Park Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Grove Park Inn
Guastavino, Rafael, Sr., Estate
Gunston Hall
Intheoaks
Jarrett, Thomas, House
Kenilworth Inn
Lanning, John A., House
Manor and Cottages
McCracken, Dr. Cireo McAfee, House
McGeahy Building
Monte Vista Hotel
Montford Area Historic District
Municipal Golf Course
North Carolina Electrical Power Company Electric Generating Plant
Norwood Park Historic District
Oteen Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District
Ottari Sanitarium
Overlook
Proximity Park Historic District
Raoul, Thomas Wadley, House
Ravenscroft School
Reed, Samuel Harrison, House
Reynolds House
Reynolds, Dr. Carl V., House
Rice-Cornell-Brown House
Richbourg Motors Building
Richmond Hill House
Riverside Industrial Historic District
S And W Cafeteria
Sawyer Motor Company Building
Schoenberger Hall
Seven Oaks
Sherrill's Inn
Smith, Richard Sharp, House
Smith, Whitford G., House
Smith-McDowell House
South Montreat Road Historic District
Southern Railway Passenger Depot
Spinning Wheel
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
St. Mary's Church
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Sunset Terrace Historic District
Thomas Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
Vance, Kate and Charles Noel, House
Weaverville United Methodist Church
West Asheville End of Car Line Historic District
West Asheville-Aycock School Historic District
West Asheville-Aycock School Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Wolfe, Thomas, House
Young Men's Institute Building
Zealandia
About Buncombe County
Buncombe County Timeline
Buncombe County, located in the western part of North Carolina, has a rich and vibrant history dating back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Cherokee people, who had a thriving civilization in the region long before European settlers arrived.
The first European explorers arrived in the 16th century, but it wasn't until the late 18th century that Buncombe County was officially established. The county was named after Colonel Edward Buncombe, a Revolutionary War hero. Settlement in the area began to increase rapidly as pioneers migrated westward, attracted by the fertile land, scenic beauty, and abundant natural resources.
During the 19th century, Buncombe County experienced significant growth and development. The construction of the Western North Carolina Railroad in the mid-1800s brought increased accessibility and economic opportunities to the area. Asheville, the county seat and largest city, became a popular destination for visitors seeking the cool mountain climate and natural beauty of the region.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Buncombe County benefited from the rise of the tourism industry, as wealthy individuals began building summer estates and luxurious hotels in the area. Asheville, in particular, became known for its grand architecture and vibrant cultural scene. The Biltmore Estate, the largest privately owned house in the United States, was built in Asheville by George Vanderbilt and continues to attract visitors from around the world.
Today, Buncombe County is a thriving place with a diverse economy that includes tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors. The county continues to embrace its rich history while looking toward the future with a focus on sustainable development and preserving the unique character of the region.
The first European explorers arrived in the 16th century, but it wasn't until the late 18th century that Buncombe County was officially established. The county was named after Colonel Edward Buncombe, a Revolutionary War hero. Settlement in the area began to increase rapidly as pioneers migrated westward, attracted by the fertile land, scenic beauty, and abundant natural resources.
During the 19th century, Buncombe County experienced significant growth and development. The construction of the Western North Carolina Railroad in the mid-1800s brought increased accessibility and economic opportunities to the area. Asheville, the county seat and largest city, became a popular destination for visitors seeking the cool mountain climate and natural beauty of the region.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Buncombe County benefited from the rise of the tourism industry, as wealthy individuals began building summer estates and luxurious hotels in the area. Asheville, in particular, became known for its grand architecture and vibrant cultural scene. The Biltmore Estate, the largest privately owned house in the United States, was built in Asheville by George Vanderbilt and continues to attract visitors from around the world.
Today, Buncombe County is a thriving place with a diverse economy that includes tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors. The county continues to embrace its rich history while looking toward the future with a focus on sustainable development and preserving the unique character of the region.
Buncombe County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- 1787 - Buncombe County is established and named after Edward Buncombe, a colonel in the American Revolutionary War.
- 1803 - Asheville becomes the county seat of Buncombe County.
- 1830 - The Buncombe Turnpike is completed, connecting Asheville to Tennessee and facilitating trade and settlement in the region.
- 1861-1865 - Buncombe County supports the Confederacy during the American Civil War, with many residents serving in the Confederate Army.
- 1880s - The arrival of the railroad in Buncombe County sparks economic growth and development.
- 1927 - Construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway begins, offering scenic views and attracting tourists to Buncombe County.
- 1930s-1940s - The Great Depression and World War II bring significant challenges to the county's economy.
- 1980s - Buncombe County experiences a revitalization with the growth of tourism, arts, and outdoor recreation.
- 1995 - Asheville's historic Biltmore Estate celebrates its 100th anniversary as a popular tourist attraction.
- 2013 - The Omni Grove Park Inn, a landmark hotel in Buncombe County, celebrates its 100th anniversary.