Boone, NC

About Boone

• • Arthel "Doc" Watson, a Grammy-winning bluegrass musician, was born in Deep Gap, near Boone.
• • The Blowing Rock attraction, a scenic overlook, began drawing tourists in the late 1800s.
• • Daniel Boone's hunting expeditions and time spent in the area established the town's legacy.
• • Horn in the West, an outdoor drama, has run since 1952, telling Boone's settlement story.
• • The 1916 flood devastated Boone, destroying homes and infrastructure.
• • Named for Daniel Boone, the town was incorporated in 1872.
• • With 19,654 residents, it's a relatively small but vibrant college town.
• • Sitting at 3,333 feet, Boone is one of the highest towns of its size east of the Mississippi.
• • Appalachian State University is a major employer for Boone residents.
• • Boone feels like a cozy mountain escape with a creative, youthful energy.
• • The Carolina Panthers, based in Charlotte, are the closest NFL team to Boone.
• • App State's football team upset #5 Michigan in 2007, a legendary college football moment.

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