Tryon, NC
N 35° 12.725 W 082° 14.489
17S E 387002 N 3897268
The Tryon Town Hall.
Waymark Code: WM10TF
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2006
Views: 45
Tryon is a town in Polk County.
The community was named for William Tryon, colonial governor.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,109 feet.
The estimated population, in 2003, was 1,740.
Tryon is on the southern slope of the Blue Ridge above the Pacolet River Valley.
Poet Sidney Lanier was among those coming here in the late 1800s, seeking a cure for his tuberculosis.
Well-known residents have included:
· Nina Simone, musician.
Local festivals include:
· Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival - June 9-10, 2006
· Green Creek Heritage Festival - Sept. 9, 2006
Name: Tyron Municipal Building
Address:
301 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC USA
28782
Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link]
Date of Construction: Not listed
Architect: Not listed
Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications: Not listed
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