Weaverville, NC
Music connected to Weaverville
About Weaverville
- • Folk artist Grandma Moses lived near Weaverville after marrying Thomas Salmon.
- • The Vance Birthplace State Historic Site preserves the legacy of Zebulon Vance.
- • Originally 'Reems Creek,' the town grew due to its role as a trading hub.
- • The town's historic dry goods store operated for over a century.
- • The Civil War impacted the area, with skirmishes fought nearby.
- • It was named for Michael Weaver and incorporated in 1874.
- • With 4,533 people, it's smaller than nearby Asheville.
- • At 2,231 feet, it's nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- • Many residents work in healthcare or tourism-related fields.
- • It feels like a peaceful, welcoming mountain getaway.
- • The Asheville Tourists, a minor league baseball team, are a short drive away.
- • UNC Asheville's basketball team has a notable rivalry with Winthrop University.
