Near Saluda in Polk County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pearson's Falls and Glen Saluda, North Carolina
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024
1. Pearson's Falls and Glen Saluda, North Carolina Marker
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Falls and Glen have been designated as a Blue Ridge National Heritage Area site, a North Carolina Birding Trail site, and included in the Smithsonian Institution's Archives of American Gardens, Washington, D.C.
Over 200 species of native deciduous and evergreen trees, flowering plants, wildflowers, algae, mosses, fungi and fern thrive. A unique thermal belt provides a long freeze-free growing season. The Pearson Family Trail to the 90-foot waterfall is a Ό mile moderate hike along Colt Creek with scenic overlooks.
Literature on the history and preservation of this pristine sanctuary is available at the ticket booth. Questions and concerns may be directed to the caretaker. Tryon Garden Club supports its mission of Preserving Protecting and Treasuring Pearson's Falls and Glen.
The North Carolina mountains and foothills were designated the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area in recognition of their natural beauty and living traditions of music, craft, agriculture and Cherokee culture. This location is part of a regional trail of distinctive heritage sites. Ask for information af area visitor centers. More information online at: www.blueridgeheritage.com
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 35° 13.054′ N, 82° 19.952′ W. Marker is near Saluda, North Carolina, in Polk County. It can be reached from Pearson Falls Road 0.4 miles west of Fork Creek Road (North Carolina Road 1100), on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the Pearson Family Trail, a marked but rocky path to the falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2748 Pearson Falls Rd, Saluda NC 28773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024
2. Pearson's Falls and Glen Saluda, North Carolina Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pearson's Falls & Glen (within shouting distance of this marker); Where the Foothills End & the Blue Ridge Begins (approx. 1½ miles away); (Former) United States Post Office (approx. 1½ miles away); Thompson's Store (approx. 1½ miles away); Commercial Building (approx. 1.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Commercial Building (approx. 1.6 miles away); E.B. 'Baty" Hall (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saluda.
More about this marker. Park admission is $5 per adult (13 and older) and $1 for children aged 6-12. There is no admission charge for children under 6.
Also see . . . Pearson's Falls Rich Heritage. It was named for the young engineer, Charles William Pearson, who scouted the mountains for what was to become the Southern Railroad. (Tryon Garden Club) (Submitted on February 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
