Welcome to the Towns of Ashe County
Glendale Springs: Nestled between the South
Fork of the New River and the Blue Ridge Parkway can be found the quaint
community of Glendale Springs. It is more than a highlight of visitor
trips to Ashe County; it is a place of tranquil enchantment to those who
chose to linger in the solitude of its Hold Trinity Church, on or two
Churches of the Frescoes within Ashe County. Lending a religious aura to
the community is an artistic treasure: Ben Long's "Last Supper"
frescoes. This life-sized depiction is permanently enshrined in The Holy
Trinity Episcopal Church. Glendale Springs: visit, shop, canoe the New
River, and dine in luxurious surroundings. Breathe in the fresh mountain
air and be renewed for a lifetime.
Jefferson: The Town of Jefferson, our county seat, established in 1800 and chartered in 1803, is on of the oldest towns in Western North Carolina. Jefferson is home to the 1904 Courthouse, which was replaced with a modern facility in 2001. The vacated 1904 courthouse has been renovated to provide space for a visitor?s center, a museum and other appropriate entities to reveal the culture and history of Jefferson and Ashe County in earlier times. Also enjoy Foster-Tyson Park and several local restaurants.
Lansing: The Lansing municipality,
located in the mountainous northwestern section of the county, is rich
with memories and history. The first post office for the unincorporated
community of Lansing was established in 1882. It served a primarily
rural community made up of a village and outlying farms until the
railroad came in 1914. The arrival of the Norfolk and Western Railroad
triggered a boom, which culminated in the town's being chartered and
incorporated in 1928. A community bucket brigade was able to save part
of the town. After a second major fire in the 1940s, the community
started a fire department. Today there are many interesting things to do
in Lansing, including the Ola Belle Reed Festival in August and the
Greater Lansing Area Festival, held each September.
Todd: Mountain music and historic stores
are an important part of Todd's heritage and culture. Todd features the
Todd Inland Park and the Walker and Annie Cook Memorial Park. Shop at
the Todd General Store, the Todd Mercantile & other shops, ride a
bike along Railroad Grade Road, listen to the music or visit one of
Todd's festivals, such as the New River Festival held in October.
West Jefferson: West
Jefferson's downtown area futures more than a dozen galleries, craft
shops, and restaurants. The town hosts numerous murals that provide a
"walking tour." The murals are the works of local artists and others in
North Carolina that depict the area's history and unique character. The
other Church of the Frescoes resides in West Jefferson: St. Mary?s
Episcopal Church hosts three Ben Long frescoes. Christmas In July is our
annual Independence Day weekend celebration. The downtown festival,
which draws more than 20,000 visitors, has it roots in the local
Christmas tree industry.
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