Taylorsville

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Taylorsville, NC Real Estate, Taylorsville Area and Community Information

Taylorsville, North Carolina, is a community of about 2,000 residents in the western part of the state. It is the county seat of Alexander County. The town was named after Gen. Zachary Taylor who was fighting in the war in Mexico at the time.

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History​​​​​​​

The history of Taylorsville includes the formation of the community in 1847. The land for the town was donated by J.M. Bogle, William Matheson and James James. Most of the land was woodland and the road from Statesville to Morganton passed to the South of town. Lots were auctioned off beginning in 1847. Over a nine-month period, a total of 62 lots were sold for a total price of $6,674.75.
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Parks and Recreation

Rocky Face Park is uniquely situated in and around an old quarry that dates back to the early 1900s. The "rocky face" is the product of the quarrying carried out long ago. Now, rock climbers enjoy the challenge posed by the remaining vertical rock walls. The park also features an ADA-compliant walking track. Over five miles of hiking trails include routes right along the top of the rock walls. Another trail takes hikers to the top of peak.

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Attractions and Activities

Those that purchase Taylorsville homes for sale will have easy access to a unique attraction just a few miles to the east. Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mining facility in the country that is open to public prospecting. The unique geologic formation here serves up more than five dozen different kinds of gems and minerals every year.

In addition to emeralds, there are sapphires, garnets, amethysts and other precious and semi-precious stones. Also, the mine is the only known source of the rare hiddenite gemstone. The Emerald Hollow Mine also maintains a lapidary shop at which your finds can be turned into dazzling cut stones.

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Events

RockyFest is held at Rocky Face Park each year in late May. The many activities include both 5k and 10k races over exceptionally hilly terrain. The race course is reputed to be one of the most challenging in the state. Rock climbing demonstrations and classes are held throughout the day.

Visitors will also get a unique opportunity to view the sun, thanks to the Piedmont Amateur Astronomers. Members of the club will set up solar telescopes that attendees can gaze through. Live music, kids' face painting, bounce houses and kids' art activities are all included in the event as well.

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