Laurel Park in Henderson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Retreat Hotel
In 1911, W.A. Smith sold the hotel to Florence Jordan who operated it as an exclusive family hotel with “comfortable rooms and good cuisine.” Miss Jordan, as she was fondly called, added more rooms, baths, and other amenities in 1912 and renamed it the Laurel Park Villa. Guests were prominently listed in the society page of the local newspaper and arrived from all over the Southeast.
The hotel ceased operations in 1934.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 35° 18.969′ N, 82° 29.326′ W. Marker is in Laurel Park, North Carolina, in Henderson County. Marker is at the intersection of Crystal Spring Drive and Canal Drive, on the right when traveling west on Crystal Spring Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 Crystal Spring Dr, Hendersonville NC 28739, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Casino (within shouting distance of this marker); The Park and Amusement Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); The Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Laurel Park Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); Crystal Spring (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rhododendron Lake (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Quarry Tract (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Alexander Smith (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on February 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.