Linville Historic District

The town of Linville, North Carolina, is and has been almost from its inception primarily a resort community.  Visitors can see the careful planning that went into its development by taking a stroll through the Linville Historic District, which was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

In 1883, the town was carefully planned and laid out foursquare, with streets and parks thoughtfully incorporated into the design.  Hugh MacRae, son of one of the original partners, prevailed upon his childhood friend, architect Henry Bacon, to design Strathsheil Cottage for his brother, Donald MacRae.  Bacon later won acclaim as the designer of the Lincoln Memorial.

The Linville Historic District includes a number of Bacon's designs, including three other private residences and All Saints Episcopal Church.  Bacon's designs incorporated materials indigenous to the area, primarily the chestnut-bark shingle which he used as siding.  Bacon is also known for using lattice-work of logs in porches and recessed under windows.  The Linville golf course was designed by Donald Ross.

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Location
The Town of Linville is located about 4 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 305 on NC 181.  It is about 18 miles southeast
of Boone. 

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