Ricks Mountain, located in Saluda, NC, is a unique opportunity to purchase raw, undeveloped land with soaring views. Imagine the possibilities that await on this sweeping...
Listing courtesy of Trump International Realty.
221 Friendship Rd is conveniently located right off Exit 59 of I-26. The land surrounding the 12,000 SF event center building is located in Polk County. The building is l...
Listing courtesy of NAI Beverly-Hanks.
Looking for land with options? This 10+ acre parcel is located along the gateway to Historic Saluda and is a prime area for development to take advantage of the traffic f...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
Looking for land with options? This 10+ acre parcel is located along the gateway to Historic Saluda and is a prime area for development to take advantage of the traffic f...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
One of Saluda's most charming homes, on a full acre with wooded paths, cutting flowers and herb garden. 1908 Queen Anne Cottage lovingly renovated with exceptional custom...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
TOTAL PRIVACY ON 33 ACRES! Home is a True OAK Post & Beam Wood Pegged beauty. No Restrictions, additional home sites, horses etc. welcome. Custom Built & designed by curr...
Listing courtesy of Bluaxis Realty.
Built in 1890, This lovely 3BR/2BA Victorian home is the true picture of "Southern Charm" and is nestled on .62 acres close to the heart of downtown Saluda! Take advant...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
Discover the ultimate mountain retreat in this private log cabin on 1.5+ acres w/ a waterfall on one side and a beautiful bold stream down below. Enjoy the serene sylvan ...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals.
This beautiful 3BR/2.5BA home is nestled on 9.58 luscious acres in beautiful Saluda, NC and is being sold furnished! "Hilltop House " is a popular and established home ...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
The "Big House" of the historic Snail's Pace retreat compound is available and move-in ready for a lucky buyer. Conveniently located on a quiet avenue, just 3 walkable bl...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
The architecture of these homes is designed like Charleston single homes. Just like the original Charleston single home, these homes will be built on long, narrow lots a...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Beautiful home in the country yet conveniently close to shopping, dining and more. This home is situated between the charming mountain town of historic Saluda and Henders...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Like BOGO’s??? Buy One Get Two. An inviting 1,000+ square-foot cabin built from repurposed logs over 150 years old PLUS a finished multi-use 1,500 square-foot barn (can b...
Listing courtesy of New View Realty.
Three houses for the price of one! This prime property in downtown Saluda includes a main house with adjoining grand gazebo, a guest bunkhouse with kitchenette and full b...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Custom home, first time offered! Well maintained & move-in ready home on two acres approximately two miles to downtown Saluda. Welcoming flagstone patio, spacious main ...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
The architecture of these homes is designed like Charleston single homes. Just like the original Charleston single home, these homes will be built on long, narrow lots a...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Builders, Investors looking for that sub-division location, here is the place, 45.72 +/- acres with drive already cut into the property. Timber has been removed, mountain...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King.
This charming 3BR/2BA cottage is conveniently located near downtown Saluda. This home has lovely Caribbean pine wood flooring and has a great open floor plan, which is p...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
Custom built log home surrounded by Saluda's natural beauty. Mature forest, a creek, and long range seasonal views make this private retreat the perfect family home or mo...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Opportunity Awaits! Nestled at the base of Blue Ridge mountains, this is your chance to live in a beautiful country setting on 2.75 acres. The home features cathedral c...
Listing courtesy of Realty One Group Pivot.
GREEN RIVER COVE ROAD. 42+ACRES --RARE OPPORTUNITY-- Looking For Privacy or Retreat??? This Parcel is Above the road and rises to the top of the ridgeline with a Spectacu...
Listing courtesy of Hendersonville Real Estate Services.
Enjoy this well-maintained and fully-furnished mountain cottage in charming Saluda and claim your vacation get-away of full-time home with 4.62 acres including a pond and...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Unique property with many possibilities on Highway #176 in Saluda City Limits! The Seller is selling the Real Estate only. The building has three separate entrances with ...
Listing courtesy of Cathryn Lennon Properties.
A perfect opportunity for you to own an amazing 16.08 acre tract of land with endless possibilities. Enter the property to find a large multi-purpose building. Follow a ...
Listing courtesy of Weichert Realtors Mountain Executives.
THE PERFECT SPOT, looking to build rental cabins, a motel, any kind of business (see our approved list, CALL FOR INFO.) on this HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL WITH MULTIPLE USE AND L...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Mountain Living.
Over 33 acres with great building sites and bold stream flowing through the property. Listing agent related to the sellers.
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
ACCEPTING BACK-UP OFFERS!!! Bring your builder! Charming 37.08 acres offering private mountain views with little restrictions. Build your dream home, vacation home or fam...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
This well maintained and constructed manufactured home on 1.76 acres offers privacy, and mountain views in beautiful Western North Carolina. Close by are many area attrac...
Listing courtesy of Charlie Hopper Realty.
This is a treasure you will want to discover, with multiple building sites. This is private and quiet-Greenville Watershed owns the acreage across Fork Creek. Zoned R2 ...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
Unrestricted land! Three parcels combine for 18.67 wooded acres that abut the Green River Gamelands and have frontage on Holbert Cove Road with its many amenities: Bradle...
Listing courtesy of New View Realty.
Private rolling acreage in the county, is next door to the city of Downtown Saluda. This gorgeous land offers long range, year round, views of Pisgah Mountains, has mult...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Beautiful, build-able tract of land located in the City of Saluda, only a 0.7 mile walk or golf cart ride to Main Street shops, dining, and entertainment. Ideal location ...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Cul-de-sac lot! Lot 10 is approximately 2.28 acres and has long range mountain views in the winter. Very private!
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Four Seasons Realty.
FOLLOW HIGHER PATH TO HEAVEN’S GATE AND BUILD YOUR PRIVATE RETREAT IN THIS HIGHLY DESIRABLE COMMUNITY OF CUSTOM HOMES. PRIVACY, SECLUSION, SERENITY AND NATURAL BEAUTY JUS...
Listing courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage.
Build your dream home in a private setting within walking distance to downtown Saluda! No restrictions allow for other possibilities...small cabins, tiny houses...let y...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Private lot in the Lake Sheila Development. Lake Sheila is a 28 acre private lake with swimming, fishing, kayaking. Non-gas motors only. There are two common beach's w...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
***13.8 Ridge Top Acres*** Beautiful Wooded Acreage, Close to waterfalls and Historic Towns and the best hiking and mountain biking. This Ridge Top acreage is Perfect for...
Listing courtesy of Hendersonville Real Estate Services.
Lovely, ample acreage with some amazing hardwoods! This beautiful parcel has an approved for a 4-bedroom septic, saving both time and money for the buyer! There is a mag...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Lovely gently lying lot offering year round Mountain views and an easement to maintain it. Whites Lake has a community water system and the property was previously perked...
Listing courtesy of Looking Glass Realty LLC.
Remarkable opportunity to obtain acreage in White's Lake. Bring your private homesite plans to life and build your dream home in this desirable mountain community. Handso...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
Beautiful Mountain Tract of 11.22 acres on western face of Evans Mountain Ridge line. Elevations between 2500-2600 ft . Below tax Assessment. Wooded cul-de-sac lot, in...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
Serene forest glen with cascading water all around, trout fishing off your front porch. Nestled on 180+/- feet of riverfront, both sides of the North Pacolet River, this ...
Listing courtesy of The Dwell Realty Group.
Serene forest glen with cascading water all around, trout fishing off your front porch. Nestled on 120+/- feet of riverfront, both sides of the North Pacolet River, this ...
Listing courtesy of The Dwell Realty Group.
Serene forest glen with cascading water all around, trout fishing off your front porch. Nestled on 175+/- feet of riverfront, both sides of the North Pacolet River, this ...
Listing courtesy of The Dwell Realty Group.
Great location! Great lot! Lot 14 is a great building lot that is .88 acres. This lot is would be great for a 1 story/basement home.
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Four Seasons Realty.
Live Downtown in Saluda on Charles Street and walk to everything! Retreat just 2 blocks from Main Street to your home nestled in a quite, natural, paradise. This lot ha...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
6.36 acres of mature forest with small stream. Land has a good mix of trees; White Pines, Oaks, Poplars and native Mountain Laurel and Rhododendron. Driveway roughed in t...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
Beautiful property with views of Macedonia Lake, an 8 acre lake in Saluda, North Carolina. Wooded, lot with a cleared and level home site lets you live among the trees bu...
Listing courtesy of Exit Realty Vistas.
Looking for a gentle sloping lot that is close to downtown Saluda? This beautiful lot would be the perfect place to build your mountain dream home! Take advantage of th...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
PRICE REDUCED - COME CHECK THIS BEAUTIFUL 6.51 ACRE PIECE OF PROPERTY OUT - Welcome to Miller Mountain! Subdivision is comprised of 54 lots of which 18 houses have curre...
Listing courtesy of Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles/S. Hend.
This 1.24 acre lot would match perfectly with a 1 story/basement home. Lot 6 has beautiful long range mountain views in the winter.
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Four Seasons Realty.
Lot 8 is 1.25 acres and has a beautiful scenery. A one story/basement home would fit perfect on this lot.
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Four Seasons Realty.
Lot 9 is located in a Cul-de-sac and is 1.09 acres. The lot has mountain views in the winter and a great sense of privacy.
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Four Seasons Realty.
Lot #4 is a .55 acre corner lot. Very beautiful and work be great for building a 1 story/basement home.
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Four Seasons Realty.
Come, imagine your home nestled in on this gently sloping parcel full of hardwoods and laurel. This uniform lot has paved access on two sides and has an approved 4-bedr...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Create a secret garden! There is ample room on this lot for enjoyment beyond the homesite. As a bonus, it has an approved 4-bedroom septic permit and building site, sav...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Come experience this serene part of Saluda nestled in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. A country experience with quick access to I-26. The Green River is within...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Mountain Living.
Lot 5 is a corner lot and is .70 acres. Great for building a 1 story/basement home!
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Four Seasons Realty.
Nice wooded lot in Hoblestik Ridge Subdivision. Close to downtown Saluda and only 15 minutes to Hendersonville. Excellent building lot with winter time views. Located at ...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
Be a part of the Saluda community! Plenty of privacy on this 3.89 acre build-able lot. Surround yourself with the sounds of nature. Enjoy walking trails and a small cree...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Come see this lovely property located in quiet Morgan Creek. Currently the winter view is mystical and can be opened up for a year-round magic! This lot is a gem where ...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Perfect lot for your mountain dream home! This one acre lot sits overlooking a small lake and has winter views with the possibility of year round views with select cuttin...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
Looking for a great buildable lot that has privacy and is located in a gated community? This gorgeous lot is nestled in the Mountain Vista Subdivision and is priced below...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
Fantastic LOT! Live adjoining a nature preserve and look out to the mountain/forest view. Hike out your door onto trails to the top of Judd's Peak or to downtown Saluda. ...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Private, peaceful acreage, less than 15 minutes from Saluda in, a gently established neighborhood. Wild blueberries abound! Come build your home among the hardwood trees...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Steps away from the Green River Gamelands, and miles of hiking - this bright and airy, yet wooded lot is the perfect option for those frustrated from not being able to fi...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
This parcel is tucked away near the end of a cul de sac in a small subdivision. As you walk the gently sloping parcel listen for the songs of birds and look for signs of...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
Perfect lot for your mountain dream home! This one acre lot sits at the end of the cul-de-sac and has winter views with the possibility of year round views with select cu...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
2.45 acre lot in Bear Creek subdivision in Saluda. Great location of 176 between Saluda and Tryon. This lot is at the top with Mountain views when cleared.
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage Realty / Tryon-Polk.
Located in Saluda in the Green River Gorge where there's no shortage of things to do. Lot is located close to the Green River near Fishtop river access. Great recreatio...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
Shhhh! LISTEN! Did you hear that? This small private neighborhood in the woods is so quite all you can hear is the birds singing. Only 10 minutes to Beautiful Downtown S...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
Morgan Creek is STILL an unknown HIDDEN GEM only 15 minutes to Downtown Saluda with its restaurants, pubs, shopping and easy access to I-26. This 1.56 acre lot with MOUN...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
Paradise awaits. Polly’s Mountain is a best kept secret of Saluda. Polly’s Mountain is just minutes from historic downtown Saluda yet in a world of its own. This lot offe...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Great Saluda corner lot! .59 acres with over 200 feet on Ozone Rd - providing lots of exposure to potential customers. Zoned Municipal, so can be used for Commercial or R...
Listing courtesy of New View Realty.
Forest Creek is a small subdivision within the city limits of Saluda. Paved roads, city water, city sewer and street lights. All lots are wooded and approximately 1/2 acr...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
Forest Creek is a small subdivision within the city limits of Saluda. Paved roads, city water, city sewer and street lights. All lots are wooded and approximately 1/2 acr...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
Forest Creek is a small subdivision within the city limits of Saluda. Paved roads, city water, city sewer and street lights. All lots are wooded and approximately 1/2 acr...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
Forest Creek is a small subdivision within the city limits of Saluda. Paved roads, city water, city sewer and street lights. All lots are wooded and approximately 1/2 acr...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
Forest Creek is a small subdivision within the city limits of Saluda. Paved roads, city water, city sewer and street lights. All lots are wooded and approximately 1/2 acr...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
Forest Creek is a small subdivision within the city limits of Saluda. Paved roads, city water, city sewer and street lights. All lots are wooded and approximately 1/2 acr...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
Forest Creek is a small subdivision within the city limits of Saluda. Paved roads, city water, city sewer and street lights. All lots are wooded and approximately 1/2 acr...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
This lovely cul-de-sac lot is nestled in the Rixhaven Subdivision, of Saluda, NC. If you are looking for privacy and breathtaking year-round mountain views ,then this is...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
Mountain Vista is a gated community with paved roads, Hendersonville city water, and street lights. Ten minutes to Hendersonville and five minutes to downtown Saluda. Win...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
Mountain view lot conveniently located between Saluda and Hendersonville with easy access to SR 25 and I-26. Position yourself among all the best that the mountains of We...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Parcel borders NC Wildlife Resource Land offering lovely winter mountain views.
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
This is what mountain getaways are all about! Beautiful long range views, easy access, and peace and quiet! Escape to this private , well maintained and managed communi...
Listing courtesy of Beverly-Hanks, South.
2.72 acres with huge poplar trees and old home site. Secluded but not too far out. Access from State Road or Private Road. Driveway partially graded in from Fork Creek Ro...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
Fantastic piece of wooded paradise for your home! No restrictions is a plus! Building site offers a look out over protected land of The Pacolet Area Conservancy. Moss ...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
Forest Creek is a small subdivision within the city limits of Saluda. Paved roads, city water, city sewer and street lights. All lots are wooded and approximately 1/2 acr...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker King-Col/Tryon.
What a great area to build a home-it is worth checking out. This is a quiet setting with a small creek at the front of the property. There is a nice buildable area towar...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners.
Beautiful corner lot. Tax value is $41,380 lot is priced right for a lucky buyer. The driveway to building site is established. This lot has a tap to the community well....
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks Saluda.
2 acres on mountain side with views. Manufactured homes are allowed, several build-able sites on this property. Once a family only development now has this parcel availab...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
Looking for a nicely established development that was built with nature in mind? This nice lot have lovely winter views. The Rixhaven community offers a 7 acre park wit...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
Looking for a great place to put your mountain dream home? Nice established development with nature in mind. Community offers a 7 acre park with covered picnic pavilion ...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Hanks & Assoc. Hendersonville.
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The City of Saluda is located in both Henderson and Polk counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 713 at the 2010 census.[4] Saluda is famous for sitting at the top of the Norfolk Southern Railway's Saluda Grade, which was the steepest main line standard gauge railroad line in the United States until Norfolk Southern ceased operations on the line in 2001.[5] The main street of Saluda is a bustling hub of newly formed restaurants and art galleries. Tourists and cyclists are common on summer and fall weekends due to the many winding mountain roads located around Saluda. The main town festivals are Coon Dog Day, The Saluda Arts Festival, and The Home Town Christmas Celebration. Saluda has a location along the South Carolina state line with proximity to Greenville-Spartanburg, SC and Asheville, NC.
Saluda's name came from the Cherokee word, "Tsaludiyi", meaning "green corn place". The original name was "Pace's Ridge", from the Pace family who inhabited the area. The Pace family name is still found all over Saluda. Many of the original families were Scots-Irish who left Pennsylvania around the time of the Whiskey Rebellion in the early 1790s. In 1878, there were only two houses in the limits of present-day Saluda.
The completion of the Southern Railroad in 1878 brought about a large change in Saluda. The Saluda railroad grade is unmatched by any main line east of the Rocky Mountains with a grade that drops 600 feet to the mile.[6] It was originally built to connect the Asheville and Spartanburg Railroad. The railroad was built with convict labor, which marked the first use of convict labor on a large scale,[7] and was supervised by Colonel Andrew Tanner who operated the first hotel in Saluda and was also elected the first Mayor of Saluda in 1881.[6] In 1887, eight passenger trains passed through Saluda daily with about 3,000 visitors a year. The Saluda Grade is infamous for runaway train accidents, in 1880 alone, fourteen men were killed on the three mile stretch of track.[8] The train no longer runs through Saluda although there is talk of future passenger train plans.
Saluda is located at 35°14′16″N 82°20′49″W (35.237856, -82.346870),[9] primarily within Polk County. Elevation on Main Street: 2097 ft.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.0 km2), all land.
Saluda has a small pristine lake, Lake Summit, which is just large enough for motor boats.
Earthquake activity:[10]
Saluda-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)[10]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1900 | 211 | — | |
1910 | 235 | 11.4% | |
1920 | 549 | 133.6% | |
1930 | 558 | 1.6% | |
1940 | 539 | −3.4% | |
1950 | 547 | 1.5% | |
1960 | 570 | 4.2% | |
1970 | 546 | −4.2% | |
1980 | 607 | 11.2% | |
1990 | 488 | −19.6% | |
2000 | 575 | 17.8% | |
2010 | 713 | 24.0% | |
Est. 2016 | 706 | [1] | −1.0% |
As of the 2010 Census, there were 713 people and 493 households with 310 currently occupied, 141 seasonal/recreational/occasional use houses, and 28 for sale/rent. The population density as of the 2000 census,[2] was 369.1 people per square mile (142.3/km2). The racial makeup was 95.65% White, 2.66% African American, 0.28% Asian, 0.28% American Indian and Alaska Native, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.
There were 265 households out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.70.
The City of Saluda was 43.76% male and 56.24% female. The population was 14.59% under the age of 18. The population over 18 was spread into five categories: 2.52% from age 18 to 24, 4.91% from 25 to 34, 17.11% from 35 to 49, 25.10% from 50 to 60, and 34.90% from age 65 and older.[4]
The median income for a household in the city was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $47,188. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,149. About 3.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
Saluda's City Administrator is Jon Cannon. Cannon handles daily decision making and is responsible for directing Public Works and the Administration Staff.
The current Mayor of Saluda as of 2011 is Fred Baisden. Baisden grew up in Gordon, Georgia and attended Georgia Southern University majoring in Industrial Management. After graduating University in 1972, Baisden worked for Milliken and co. until 1976. He then worked for Abbott Laboratories for 30 years until making permanent residence in Saluda, North Carolina in February 2007. Prior to being Mayor, Baisden attended monthly commissioner meetings on the Saluda Planning Board. Baisden is currently working to improve Saludas infrastructure and lower costs for residents.
City Council is composed of the mayor and four commissioners: Leon Morgan, Carolyn Ashburn, Lynn Cass and Mark Oxtoby.
Lynn Cass was elected in November 2011. She moved to Saluda in 2009 from Macon, Georgia, where she was co-founder, publisher and co-owner of Macon Magazine and Here - The Essential Guide to Central Georgia for 15 years. She is Mayor Pro-Tem and water/sewer commissioner.
Leon Morgan served on the Saluda Planning and Zoning Board for three years and is currently serving a second term as the City Commissioner as of 2010. Morgan was born in Saluda in 1944 and has lived there his whole life. He is responsible for streets, parks, the cemetery and festivals.
Carolyn Ashburn is serving her first term as commissioner. She was raised in Winston-Salem, NC. and has lived in Saluda since 2008. She is responsible for buildings and sanitation.
Mark Oxtoby is serving his first term as commissioner. He was born in Coventry England, and moved to Saluda in 1990. He is responsible for public safety.[12]
Saluda Arts Festival[13]
Fine artists from all over western North Carolina and South Carolina exhibit and sell oil, water colors, acrylic paintings and drawings, wood working, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculptures, stained glass, metal working, and more. The festival also offers live demonstrations of landscape painting, weaving, pottery, and blacksmithing.
Coon Dog Day Festival[13]
Coon Dog Day is one of the oldest festivals in Saluda, it is a homecoming and celebration which includes food, live music, a parade, crafts, street dance, and more. The festival also includes a 5k race and a benefit breakfast at the Saluda Masonic Lodge.
Saluda Home Town Christmas[13]
Main Street is decked out in Christmas lights and holiday decorations. This long-standing tradition has become a way for Saluda residents to come together and celebrate the holiday season. Businesses and shops are open and serve holiday refreshments while local musicians perform. The open house and musical events are closed with an ecumenical service delivered by Saluda ministers at the Saluda Presbyterian Church.
The majority of shops are located on Main Street. With Meanwhile, Back in Saluda and Wildflour Bake Shop in Nostalgia Cort.[14]
Saluda offers a number of unique restaurants from fast food to fine dining.[15]
Saluda offers local artists work in many small studios and shops. Saluda is also very close to the Tryon Fine Arts Center, which helps to promote local art, music, film, and other cultural endeavors,[16] and the Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum, Diana Wortham Theater, and the YMI Culture Center. The Brevard Music Center is also a short drive away and provides young musicians with the opportunity to develop their talents. Saluda is also quite close to the Flat Rock Playhouse, The Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center, and the Tryon Little Theater.[17]
The Saluda Community Land Trust manages parks and develops trails including the Lazy Girl Loop, Tryon Missing Trace 40, Little Park, and a Community Garden. A small park with a playground and picnic shelter borders the railroad tracks on Main Street. Saluda Dog Park is on Chestnut Street. Many parks and forests are within driving distance of Saluda, including the Green River Game Lands, Dupont State Recreational Forest, and Pisgah National Forest.
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