Robbinsville, NC
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About Robbinsville
- • Professional wrestler, George "Crybaby" Cannon, was born in Robbinsville.
- • The Stecoah Valley Arts and Crafts Fair has its roots in Robbinsville's community spirit.
- • The completion of the Fontana Dam in the 1940s spurred massive growth.
- • Fontana Village Resort, a former worker's village, hosted the Manhattan Project scientists.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted the local logging economy.
- • Named after Robert B. Robbins, it was established as the county seat in 1851.
- • With under 700 people, it's smaller than most high school graduating classes.
- • At 2,136 feet, the air is crisp and cooler than the surrounding valleys.
- • Tourism and outdoor recreation drive the local economy, attracting visitors.
- • A peaceful, small-town escape with stunning mountain views and friendly faces.
- • The Atlanta Braves are the closest MLB team, winning the '95 World Series.
- • Robbinsville High School's football team boasts a strong, consistent winning record.