Laurel Park in Henderson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Echo Mountain Inn
Circa 1896
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024
1. Echo Mountain Inn Marker
Inscription.
Echo Mountain Inn. Circa 1896. This stone structure, on the crest of Echo Mountain, was originally built as a summer residence for John H. Patterson of Jacksonville, Florida. It was purchased in 1925 by Dr. and Mrs. Charles DeGarmo of Coconut Grove. Due to the financial downturn, both here and in South Florida, triggered by the 1926 hurricane, the DeGarmo's operated it as the “Tea Room” until the late 20's when Isabel Foster opened Camp Happiness for girls. W.R. Royal became the first innkeeper when he purchased the property in 1935 and created Echo Inn, providing lodging, dining, and great views for visitors to Laurel Park. There have been several site expansions by successive innkeepers plus a name change to Echo Mountain Inn. Elevation here 2,680 feet.
This stone structure, on the crest of Echo Mountain, was originally built
as a summer residence for John H. Patterson of Jacksonville, Florida. It
was purchased in 1925 by Dr. & Mrs. Charles DeGarmo of Coconut
Grove. Due to the financial downturn, both here and in South Florida,
triggered by the 1926 hurricane, the DeGarmo's operated it as the “Tea
Room” until the late 20's when Isabel Foster opened Camp Happiness
for girls. W.R. Royal became the first innkeeper when he purchased the
property in 1935 and created Echo Inn, providing lodging, dining, and
great views for visitors to Laurel Park. There have been several site
expansions by successive innkeepers plus a name change to Echo
Mountain Inn. Elevation here 2,680 feet.
Erected 2013 by Laurel Park Civic Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 35° 18.4′ N, 82° 29.861′ W. Marker is in Laurel Park, North Carolina, in Henderson County. Marker is at the intersection of Laurel Park Highway and Echo Circle, on the right when traveling north on Laurel Park Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2849 Laurel Park Hwy, Hendersonville NC 28739, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Our History. Echo Mountain Inn was originally built as a private home and later converted into a girls camp called ‘Happiness.' (Echo Mountain Inn) (Submitted on February 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024
2. Echo Mountain Inn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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