Hendersonville, NC
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About Hendersonville
- • Earle Combs, Hall of Fame baseball player, was born in nearby Pebbledale, close to Hendersonville.
- • The original White Squirrels of Brevard are thought to have escaped from a Hendersonville carnival.
- • The Buncombe Turnpike, completed in the 1820s, brought commerce and travelers through the area.
- • Hendersonville is home to the Mineral and Lapidary Museum, featuring a fluorescent mineral exhibit.
- • A devastating fire in 1913 destroyed much of the downtown commercial district.
- • Named for Chief Justice Leonard Henderson, it was established in 1847.
- • Home to over 15,000 people, Hendersonville is larger than many county seats in NC.
- • At 2,200 feet, the air is crisp and the views are often stunning.
- • Tourism and healthcare are major employers in Hendersonville.
- • There's a nostalgic charm that feels like a warm hug from the past.
- • The Carolina Panthers, based in Charlotte, made Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
- • East Henderson High School's football team won the state championship in 1972.