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In
2007, the town of Old Fort welcomed the opportunity to participate in
HandMade In America's "Small Towns" program. This program is
based on an agenda of mentoring, technical assistance, self-help
learning from other and neighboring communities. With the
assistance of a grant from the N.C. Golden Leaf Foundation and the
support of the North Carolina Folklife Institute, Old Fort became the
most recent participant in this unique effort to increase economic
development in the community and to revitalize the downtown area.
Development
is based on assets of the community such as our heritage, resources and
strengths. Old Fort has a rich history combining the
accomplishments of the early pioneers with a vibrant railroad heritage
continuing into the industrial age with textile, leather and furniture
manufacturers.
In downtown Old Fort, you will find an
eclectic combination of antiques, arts, music, food, museums and other
well-established retailers. Music is an important part of local
culture and continues to be enjoyed each Friday night on Main Street at
Old Fort Mountain Music.
Today's businesses operate in
structures built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In 1881, the
existing railroad depot was constructed. It serves today as a
railroad museum, visitor center and offices for the McDowell Tourism
Authority and the Old Fort Chamber of Commerce. The 14 ft. pink,
granite arrowhead standing in front of the depot was erected in 1930 in
honor of the Catawba and Cherokee Native American tribes.
Information about available commercial space in the downtown area is
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Events, Activities, Downtown Old Fort Details & More at www.mcdowellnc.org or call 828-668-4282
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