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Western North Carolina:
"From the electric colors of fall to the peaceful greenery of spring, the mountains of Western North Carolina are
ever-changing; a haven for artist and businessman alike. Yet
their beauty is as constant as the friendliness of the people."
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Polk County:
Located in southwestern North Carolina,
Polk County covers 235 square miles. There are three
Municipalities --Tryon, Saluda, and Columbus -- and six townships.
The terrain is divided generally in to rolling foothills &
mountains in the east and a southern spur of the Blue Ridge
Mountains in the west. The altitude in Saluda is 2,096 feet,
Tryon is 1,109 Columbus is 1,131 feet and Wildcat Spur is the
highest point at 3,239 f eet.
The mountains and valleys have a variety of weather conditions.
The presence of thermal winds provides a pleasingly mild climate
for the residents of the lower elevations. Polk County, situated
within the "Thermal Belt", has an average annual
rainfall of 62 inches and an average temperature of 60 degrees;
summer average temperature is 75 degrees and winter average
temperature is 44 degrees. 4.9 inches is the average annual
snowfall. It is no wonder that people love this area for the
variety pleasant temperatures and terrain.
TRYON:
Tryon, is the largest town in Polk
County. It is famous for being one of the select retirement areas
in the United States. Tryon offers the charm and the beauty of
the mountains. It is a great place to raise a family. Known also
as an epicenter of equestrian events, Tryon was once the training
center for the U.S. Olympic Equestrian Team. Also Tryon has many
cultural events.
A Scenic pathway
in the Mountains
This is Morris the
Horse. This is the 5th Generation of Morris. When
Tryon was being built, its engineers placed the 1st Morris right
in the
center of where the town was going to be built. Here he stands
today
as a "centerpiece" of Tryons' townlife.
More Senic Mountain Pictures
(Photo courtesy of
NC Division of Travel and Tourism.)
This is
Pearson's Falls. It is a stunning hike to an amazing waterfall
and is located just minutes outside of Tryon.
Some Interesting LINKs:
http://server.sec.polk.k12.nc.us/ - Information about local schools
http://www.visitnc.com -Tourist Info & Some interesting Facts
http://www.remaxtryon.com - Office webpage
http://www.remax.com - RE/MAX webpage -- Offers financial calculators, interest rates and other helpful aids
http://tryonnc.com - Tryon's Homepage
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