Near Ridgecrest in Buncombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Billy Graham Statue

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 29, 2025

1. Billy Graham Statue Marker

Inscription. One of the most widely known and respected Southern Baptists in the world, Rev. Billy Graham's ministry exemplifies the simplicity of the Gospel message, "God loves you and sent his Son to die on the Cross for your sin."

As the scripture inscribed at the base of the cross proclaims, you have an open invitation to believe in and invite Jesus Christ to be your personal Savior and Lord and through that faith in Him, be given everlasting life.

This statue stood near the original site of Life Way Christian Resources headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, until 2016, when it was moved to LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center, just a few miles from Rev. Graham's home for many years.

"There's Room at the Cross For You."
Dedicated December 13, 2006

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 2016.

Location. 35° 37.279′ N, 82° 16.666′ W. Marker is near Ridgecrest, North Carolina, in Buncombe County. It is at the intersection of Ridgecrest Drive and Tupper Road, on the left when traveling north on Ridgecrest Drive. The marker and

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Billy Graham Statue are near the guard entrance to Ridgecrest Conference Center. Both are up the steps on the west side of Ridgecrest Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Knox Rd, Black Mountain NC 28711, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mountains and in Greater Asheville.

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 of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stoneman's Raid (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memoriam (approx. ¼ mile away); Swannanoa Gap (approx. ¼ mile away); Swannanoa Gap Engagement (approx. 0.3 miles away); Swannanoa Tunnel (approx. 0.3 miles away); All Day Long: Building the Western North Carolina Railroad

Billy Graham Statue and Marker, looking towards intersection of Ridgecrest Drive and Tupper Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 29, 2025

2. Billy Graham Statue and Marker, looking towards intersection of Ridgecrest Drive and Tupper Road

(approx. 0.3 miles away); Somebody's Dead: Swannanoa Tunnel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wind Blowed Cold, Babe: The Swannanoa Stockade (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ridgecrest.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Swannanoa Gap Engagement (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Billy Graham Statue and Marker overlooking Ridgecrest Drive image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 29, 2025

3. Billy Graham Statue and Marker overlooking Ridgecrest Drive

Billy Graham Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 29, 2025

4. Billy Graham Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 12, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.