Lake Lure North Carolina

Located in Rutherford County, nestled deep in the heart of the Western North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains you’ll discover what National Geographic magazine calls one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the world. Lake Lure North Carolina is a popular vacation destination for many and a place that a few are lucky enough to call their home away from home. With over 720 acres of crystal blue water and a pristine beach area, Lake Lure is surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge and gorgeous places such as Chimney Rock.

Lake Lure North Carolina has a very unique and special temperate climate as it lies in the Isothermal belt. The climate and unspoiled landscapes also abound with exotic plant species. The unique climate of the area makes it possible for ornamental flower species such as pansies, peonies and zinnias to naturally decorate the landscapes. Grasses such as fescue, zoysia, and Bermuda are also usually found in Lake Lure North Carolina. The plant life found here is just one of the many reasons it’s one of the most beautiful areas in the Blue Ridge.

The town of Lake Lure North Carolina is just as charming a place as the scenery. With over 1,000 permanent residents, Lake Lure North Carolina is a small town, but receives many visitors who enjoy the lake for a vacation getaway. The town of Lake Lure North Carolina is located just east of Asheville and is in the heart of the Hickory Nut Gorge. When you live in Lake Lure North Carolina you’ll delight in the serenity that the views and lifestyle provide. Enjoy being a short drive away from Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Chimney Rock Park, and various beautiful locations across Rutherford County.

The town was incorporated in 1927, following completion of a dam on the Broad River in 1926 which created the 720-acre lake around which the town is situated. Dr. Lucius Morse is credited with creating the first plans for the town.

In 1902, Morse and his brothers purchased 400 acres around Chimney Rock (within present-day Chimney Rock Park) for $5,000. They later acquired enough acreage in the area to bring the total to 8000 acres. They then funded the construction of the dam (through a mortgage) which produced the lake after which the town is named.

The plans for development came to a halt in 1929 with the advent of the Great Depression. A mortgage-holder, Stroud & Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, foreclosed on the lake and the dam. Stroud owned them and the power the dam generated until 1965, when state-authorized revenue bonds were issued to permit the town to buy the assets from Stroud.

Living or owning a home on Lake Lure North Carolina will allow you and your loved ones to be on the water and close to amenities and fun activities like swimming, golf, hiking, rock climbing and hiking. Water activities like canoeing, fishing, boating and water skiing are also popular here and all possible when you own your own slice of Lake Lure Real Estate. Contact us to learn more about Lake Lure Real Estate and developments in Lake Lure North Carolina.

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Why Lake Lure? | Lake Lure Demographics | Lake Lure Living
Lake Lure Real Estate | Lake Lure Large Acreage | Rutherford County Schools

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