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Bethel
- southeast central; on US-276 at NC-215
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Canton
- east central; on us-19/23 at NC-215
If you drove
into Western North Carolina from Knoxville via I-40 (most
people do) you drove through the Pigeon River Gorge. This is
the river that made Canton. Paper mills need a lot of water;
a creek just won't do. The presence of the Pigeon River
attracted a paper mill and it was the primary source of
employment for many years. Things change, the mill faced
closure, so the employees, with a lot of help, bought the
business and now it operates with much less pollution as the
Blue Ridge Papers, Inc. But things were still precarious so
Canton went to work, developed a couple industrial parks and
things are really looking up, now. As with most other
mountain communities, Canton offers many opportunities to
buy mountain home sites, waterfront property or even
investment property. For more info, contact a local real
estate agency (list at
NCMLF.com)
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Clyde
- central; on US-19/23
Clyde is also on
the Pigeon River downstream from next door Canton. It could
be said that Clyde is the gateway to Waynesville and the
other far western communities of our North Carolina
Mountains. Clyde is mostly residential; its attraction in
addition to the mountains is the low tax rate. Many, if not
most, of the real estate agents, here, are home-grown (view
list at
NCMLF.com).
They'd love to tell you about the many great real estate
opportunities in the Clyde area.
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Cruso
- southeast; on US-276
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Hazelwood
- southwest central; on US-23/74 business
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Lake
Junaluska - central; on US-19
Originally, it was Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat
Center, a facility owned and operated by the United
Methodist Church. It has become a regular residential
community. Local activities include the very popular stroll
around the Lake (excellent exercise especially for senior
citizens). A visit to their famous butterfly garden with its
mesmerizing waterfall is a popular diversion. Call a real
estate agent (view list at
NCMLF.com) and have him/her guide you. While you are
walking you can learn about the real estate opportunities
around this beautiful 200 acre lake.
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Maggie Valley
- west; on US-19
To the
newcomer, Maggie Valley is a one street town: Soco Road
(alias US-19). Oh, there are lots of streets all leading up
onto the lofty heights that sandwich the 'Valley' but it is
very true that most of the activity — and businesses — is on
or next to Soco Road. Want a house with a view, a mountain
estate, a home in a gated community? The local real estate
listings are full of of attractive real estate bargains.
View a list of local agencies at
NCMLF.com.
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Waynesville
- southwest central; on US-23/74 at US-276
Waynesville, the county seat, puts on several very popular
fairs but is probably the least tourist-oriented city in the
county. But that is changing. The Loss of several major
employers (to other countries) has changed the economic
priorities, here. The many attractions to be experienced in
Waynesville have always been here. Now they are more
important. Our favorite is the Wheels Through Time Museum.
Not because of a special interest in cars and motorcycles
but because roads, then highways, are what made not only
Western North Carolina but the United States of America. It
is difficult to sell real estate to folks that can't get to
it or develop it. Waynesville, before I-40, was virtually
isolated. I-40 brought 18-wheelers, industry and, for a
while, a thriving economy. Now, thanks to tourism, it is
coming back. Find out more about this interesting community;
contact a local real estate agency, - list at
NCMLF.com.
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