Boone, NC
Music connected to Boone
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.