Near Saluda in Polk County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Pearson's Falls & Glen

Saluda, North Carolina

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024

1. Pearson's Falls & Glen Marker

Inscription. Since 1931 the Tryon Garden Club has been devoted stewards of this 90-foot waterfall and botanical sanctuary. This cove forest is an example of one of the most diverse habitats of native plants, trees, birds, and wildlife on earth.

During the 1930s economic depression these visionaries represented the Pearson's Falls and Glen Property Acquisition Committee of the Tryon Garden Club. Since that time, generations have continued to enjoy and cherish this treasured site of biodiversity located here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Felicia Calhoun • Mae Irene Flentye • Carrie Fraser • Mary Gordan • Mary Graham • Minnie Hester • May Kelley • Frances Lightner • Anne Nash • Elia Peattie • Sarah Speed • Helen Stearns

Erected by Tryon Garden Club Archives.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 35° 13.05′ N, 82° 19.97′ W. Marker is near Saluda, North Carolina, in Polk County. Marker can be reached from Pearson Falls Road, 0.4 miles west of Fork Creek Road (North Carolina Road 1100), on the left when traveling

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west. Marker is on the pavilion at Pearson's Falls and Glen park. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pearson's Falls and Glen – Saluda, North Carolina (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); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Commercial Building (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.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024

2. Pearson's Falls & Glen Marker

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 106 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.