Blowing Rock in Watauga County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Mayview Lake

— Blowing Rock History Walk —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 24, 2023

1. Mayview Lake Marker

Inscription. In 1917, Walter Alexander began development of Mayview Park, one of Blowing Rock's first and most grand residential developments. Envisioned originally as a Mayview Park development amenity for swimming, fishing, and beautiful strolls, Mayview Lake was scraped from a swampy area on New Year's Creek around 1913. Until the 1930's, the lake powered Blowing Rock's only electric generation plant, providing electricity to Mayview Park and portions of Main Street.

In the 1940's and 1950's, the Lake became a popular spot for ice skating, fishing, walking, camping and even winter community bonfires. In the 1950's, “Little Tweetsie Railroad” was installed to the delight of children who rode it around the lake. Little Tweetsie was removed as a part of a Town beautification effort in the 1980's. With a generous donation from the Broyhill family, the area became the beautiful park and scenic lake of today and was aptly named “Broyhill Park”.

Erected by Blowing Rock Historical Society • Blowing Rock Village Foundation • Town of Blowing Rock.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 36° 7.991′ N, 81° 40.828′

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W. Marker is in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, in Watauga County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Laurel Lane and Wallingford Street. Marker is on the paved path around Mayview Lake in Broyhill Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blowing Rock NC 28605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Wet or Dry Town (within shouting distance of this marker); From Mountain Village to Resort (within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Burney Falls (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Education (within shouting distance of this marker); American Legion Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Green Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cone Estate and Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Watauga Hotel and Memorial Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blowing Rock.

Also see . . . Backstory: Mayview Lake (PDF). While Mayview Park’s construction did not begin until 1917, Mayview Lake was actually installed four years prior to entice future Mayview Park residents with even more amenities. (Blowing Rock Historical Society) (Submitted on July 23, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 24, 2023

2. Mayview Lake Marker

Mayview Lake image. Click for full size.

Town of Blowing Rock (Public Domain)

3. Mayview Lake

The lake is the centerpiece of Broyhill Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 23, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.