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Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Music in Black Mountain

Songs About Black Mountain

Black Mountain Blues
Tom Rush
83%
"TITLE"
Black Mountain Blues
Jim Mills
82%
"TITLE"
Black Mountain, Pt. 3
Pinhead Gunpowder
79%
"TITLE"
Cold Carolina
Cris Jacobs
51%
"through the Black Mountain rain"
Asheville Turnaround
Verlon Thompson
42%
"At the top of Black Mountain Road"
Asheville City Skyline
The Lonesome Trio
42%
"I see old Black Mountain holding court"
Black Mountain Pt. 3
Pinhead Gunpowder
30%
"(title) "Black Mountain Pt. 3" — lyric: "Lippold wanted / To create a memorial / Something large enough to walk" plus "Dahlberg's garden" art imagery"
Cherokee
Animal Collective
30%
"Out there in Black Mountain / Sprouts education, see"
For Heavens Sake
Wu-Tang Clan
6%
"Murder rap, kill you soft like Roberta Flack"
Fu-Gee-La (Sly & Robbie Mix)
Fugees
4%
"My rap impact will kill you softly like Roberta Flack"
Iman
Rapsody
2%
"Nefertiti was probably black as Roberta Flack back with the 'fro"

Artists From Black Mountain

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Roberta Flack
r-n-b
J
Jonas Friddle
folk

Rivers & Roads in Song near Black Mountain

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Black Mountain.

Highway I 40 21 songs

History of Black Mountain

A Castle and a Beer Town in the Blue Ridge RoadyGoat

Asheville tucks the largest house in America into the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Biltmore — George Vanderbilt's 250-room French Renaissance chateau, built 1889 to 1895 and designed by Richard Morris Hunt — holds roughly 178,000 square feet, with grounds laid out by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture. The town also raised a literary giant: novelist Thomas Wolfe grew up in his mother's downtown boarding house, the 'Old Kentucky Home,' the model for the setting of 'Look Homeward, Angel' (1929). The book's unflattering portrait of the town got it banned by the local library for years. Today Asheville is a craft-beer capital, repeatedly ranked with the most breweries per capita in the U.S. Wedged in the mountains with an arts-and-makers streak running through downtown, it pairs old grandeur with a free-spirited present.

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Asheville, NC RoadyGoat

Asheville, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at over 2,000 feet, has always drawn interesting people. The Cherokee called this land home long before it became a town named for Governor Samuel Ashe. Even before the Gilded Age mansion, the Biltmore Estate, began to rise above the landscape, this area was already attracting attention. That estate, started by George Vanderbilt in 1889, still dominates the region. It's no surprise that a place with such a dramatic natural setting and a history of innovation would nurture creative talent.

13.1 mi away

Asheville, NC RoadyGoat

Asheville sits cradled in a valley carved by ancient forces, a geological story etched into the very landscape. The Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the vast Appalachian chain, rise sharply around the city, their slopes a tapestry of hardwood forests. These mountains, worn down over eons, lend a sense of enclosure and protection, shaping the climate and the flow of water. The French Broad River, one of the oldest rivers in the world, snakes through the valley, a crucial waterway that has sustained life here for millennia, now home to the elusive hellbender salamander. For thousands of years, the Cherokee people understood this land intimately, their lives interwoven with the rhythms of the mountains and the river. Later, European settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant resources. The mountains isolated the region, fostering a spirit of self-reliance and independence. Even the grand ambition of George Vanderbilt, who built his Biltmore Estate here in the late 19th century, couldn't fully subdue the spirit of the place.

13.1 mi away

Blue Ridge Parkway - Craggy Gardens

1935

America's most-visited unit of the National Park System, stretching 469 miles along the Appalachian spine.

6.5 mi away

Biltmore Estate

1889

America's largest privately owned house, built by George Vanderbilt with 250 rooms.

14.0 mi away

Chimney Rock State Park

1885

Iconic 315-foot granite spire with panoramic views of the Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure.

13.0 mi away

Things to Do in Black Mountain

nature 9.9 mi away
Blue Ridge Parkway

469 miles of America's most scenic drive through the Appalachian Highlands.
historical 14.0 mi away
Biltmore Estate

America's largest privately owned house. 250 rooms of Vanderbilt excess in the Blue Ridge.

Everything Near Black Mountain

27 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Thomas Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church · 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming church stands as a powerful symbol of resilience, built by a community determined to thrive after emancipation. Descendants of freed slaves erected Thomas Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in 1922. While the…

  • Blue Ridge Parkway - Craggy Gardens · 6.5 mi · Historical Marker

    America's most-visited unit of the National Park System, stretching 469 miles along the Appalachian spine.

  • Sherrill's Inn · 9.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This saddle-bag log house has been standing near Fairview since the early days of the area. Sherrill's Inn was built around 1845. It wasn't just a home; it was an inn, a place where travelers could rest their heads and…

  • Oteen Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    These buildings standing near you weren't always a modern medical center. They began as a crucial haven for veterans returning from World War I. In 1924, the Veterans Administration began constructing this hospital…

  • Blue Ridge Parkway · 9.9 mi · Things to Do

    469 miles of America's most scenic drive through the Appalachian Highlands.

  • Richard Sharp Smith House · 11.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming house represents a key figure in shaping Asheville's architectural landscape. Richard Sharp Smith, the supervising architect for Biltmore Estate after the death of Richard Morris Hunt, designed and built…

  • The Omni Grove Park Inn · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine relaxing where presidents and celebrities have vacationed for over a century! The Omni Grove Park Inn opened in 1913, the brainchild of Edwin Wiley Grove. Built with massive granite boulders hauled from the…

  • Kenilworth Inn · 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This grand building has seen more than just tourists checking in. Originally intended as a hotel, the Kenilworth Inn was quickly converted into a military hospital, revealing a hidden chapter of its history.Built in the…

  • Biltmore Industries, Inc. · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder how the wealthy spent their leisure time in the early 20th century? This spot holds a clue. Biltmore Industries, later known as Grovewood Village, was founded in 1901 by Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale, two…

  • Asheville station · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time at this beautifully preserved train station, a testament to the golden age of rail travel. This is the Southern Railway Passenger Depot in Asheville's Biltmore Village. Built in 1896 for the Southern…

  • A Castle and a Beer Town in the Blue Ridge · 13.0 mi

    Asheville tucks the largest house in America into the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Biltmore — George Vanderbilt's 250-room French Renaissance chateau, built 1889 to 1895 and designed by Richard Morris Hunt — holds roughly…

  • Chimney Rock State Park · 13.0 mi · Historical Marker

    Iconic 315-foot granite spire with panoramic views of the Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure.

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  • Thomas Wolfe House · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine a young boy, full of dreams, running through the halls of this very house. This is the childhood home of Thomas Wolfe, one of America's most celebrated authors. Wolfe spent his boyhood here, in what was then…

  • Asheville, NC · 13.1 mi

    Asheville, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at over 2,000 feet, has always drawn interesting people. The Cherokee called this land home long before it became a town named for Governor Samuel Ashe. Even before the…

  • Asheville Masonic Temple · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look to your left and check out the Asheville Masonic Temple – it’s more than just a beautiful building; it's a testament to Asheville's thriving early 1900s architecture. Designed by Richard Sharp Smith, a…

  • S & W Cafeteria (Asheville, North Carolina) · 13.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time at this historic cafeteria, a beautifully designed building that once served up classic Southern fare. The S & W Cafeteria building, located in downtown Asheville, was built in 1929. Designed by…

  • Grove Arcade · 13.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This grand arcade, built in the 1920s, was once a bustling center of commerce and community. Designed as a base for a skyscraper that was never built, the Grove Arcade opened in 1929. It was intended to house hundreds…

  • Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville · 13.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Prepare to be amazed by the Basilica of St. Lawrence, a testament to architectural ingenuity built without a single steel beam! Designed by Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino and R.S. Smith, construction finished in…

  • Albertus Ledbetter House · 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This house whispers tales of revolution and pioneering spirit. The Albertus Ledbetter House, built near Montford Cove, belonged to the family of Jonathan Ledbetter, a veteran of the Revolutionary War and an early…

  • Smith-McDowell House · 13.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Before the bustling city of Asheville took hold, there was this: the Smith-McDowell House, a silent witness to the region's transformation. Built around 1840, it was the first mansion in Asheville and the oldest brick…

  • Biltmore Estate · 14.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Prepare to be amazed, because you're approaching Biltmore Estate, America's largest private home! Built by George Washington Vanderbilt II, construction on this stunning Châteauesque mansion began in 1889 and wasn't…

  • Biltmore Estate · 14.0 mi · Historical Marker

    America's largest privately owned house, built by George Vanderbilt with 250 rooms.

  • Biltmore Estate · 14.0 mi · Things to Do

    America's largest privately owned house. 250 rooms of Vanderbilt excess in the Blue Ridge.

  • Richmond Hill House · 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine a grand Queen Anne mansion once stood right here, a testament to Asheville's booming late 19th century. Built in 1889, the Richmond Hill House was designed by architect James G. Hill. It was a beautiful example…

  • Foster's Log Cabin Court · 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here for a minute; this place is a time capsule! Foster's Log Cabin Court is one of the earliest motor courts in the Asheville area, dating back to the dawn of the automobile age. Built in the 1930s, Foster's…

  • Carson House (Marion, North Carolina) · 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here for a sec! This unassuming house was once the *entire* McDowell County courthouse! When McDowell County was formed in 1842, officials needed a place to conduct business. For a short time, they used this…

  • Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here a sec, because this unassuming building has a powerful story to tell about education and opportunity. This is the Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School. In the early 1920s, communities across the South…

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