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Western North Carolina -- Where the Peaks Touch the Heavens!

Hendersonville was a rich, rolling uninhabited Cherokee hunting ground before Revolutionary war soldier William Mills 'discovered' it in the late 1780's.  He received one of the first land grants west of the Blue Ridge and established it to later become the thriving community it is today.

Mills, by right of discovery, was allowed to christen some of the Henderson County's picturesque regions:  Bearwallow, Sugar Loaf, Bald Top, Mills River, and Mills Gap are names that remain today.

Henderson County was named for Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, Judge Leonard Henderson.  In the 1840's, Hendersonville received its original charter and had a population of several hundred residents.  Henderson is considered a "typical" mountain county because it is comprised of mountain ranges, isolated peaks, a rolling plateau, and level valley areas.  Elevations range from 1,400 feet near Bat Cave at the foot of the Blue Ridge, to 5,000 feet on Little Pisgah.

Originally, agriculture was the sole producer of revenue for Henderson County citizens.   Tourism later added to the economy -- for over 100 years Hendersonville has been popular as a summer resort.

Having easy access from the lowlands, Hendersonville became a vacation spot for people to spend the summer because of the area's invigorating climate.  Industrial development became an important aspect of economy after World War II, with the founding of the Chamber of Commerce program.  As a result, the economic base today is manufacturing, agriculture, tourism and retirement development.  Henderson County has long been known for its thriving apple orchards and leads the state in apple production, as orchards continue to spread up and down the hillsides.

Communities within Henderson County have played a large role in the success of the area.  Flat Rock, with its wealthy settlers, formed a continuous and ever-renewing link between the mountain natives and the world of business and ideas.  Fletcher is known for the beautiful Calvary Episcopal Church, the "Westminster Abbey of the South," and has memorials to many historic figures.

There are many colorful community names throughout Henderson County named for land appearance as well as founders and settlers of the region.  Others are of Indian origin.  Zirconia, Horse Shoe, Etowah, Tuxedo and Bearwallow are but a few examples.

Come and take a look at all the beautiful Hendersonville area has to offer!

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