This mountain retreat has seen adventurers pioneer the “Land of the Sky” since William Davidson settled as the first non-indigenous family in 1785. Eden Land, renamed Asheville in honor of Governor Samuel Ashe in 1797, became a financial and military hub of North Carolina serving as a strategic Confederate military center during the Civil War. In its peak, renowned dignitaries, writers and celebrities sought its therapeutic mountain air. Uncover the fascinating stories of Appalachia on a guided Asheville private tour.
This mountain retreat has seen adventurers pioneer the “Land of the Sky” since William Davidson settled as the first non-indigenous family in 1785. Eden Land renamed Asheville in honor of Governor Samuel Ashe in 1797 became a financial and military hub of North Carolina serving as a strategic Confederate military center during the Civil War. In its peak, renowned dignitaries, writers and celebrities sought its therapeutic mountain air. Incorporate history into your Asheville Private Tour.
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