Historic Towns of Tryon, Saluda and Columbus North Carolina
The First Peak of the Blue Ridge is a beautiful area in the Blue Ridge Mountains that includes mountains, foothills and rolling countryside. The area has a wonderful blend of rural atmosphere and small town charm, with great restaurants, shops, services and easy access to the rest of the world. Our small towns - Historic Saluda, Tryon and Columbus – are within a few miles of each other, but each has its own distinct personality. With a mild four-season climate, anytime of the year is a pleasant time to visit.
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TryonTryon is the largest town in the area, if you consider a population of 1,750 large. This town, laid out in the shape of a circle, was incorporated in the late 1800s as the Spartanburg and Asheville Railroad came to the area. |
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SaludaDon’t let Saluda’s size fool you. This tiny city of 570 full-time residents boasts quite a quality selection of restaurants, shops, and live music wrapped in beautiful scenery. |
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ColumbusColumbus is the seat of Polk County, which was founded in 1855. Actually, the county has the odd history of being organized twice. |
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Green CreekSettlers in the area first made Green Creek their home. This rural community hasn’t changed much over the years. |
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Other AreasExcept for a few large residential and golf developments being built, the eastern part of our county remains rural. |
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DemographicsFind out more about the weather, population sizes and more. |
