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Blue Ridge Assembly Historic District

Black Mountain, North Carolina • Buncombe County

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About This Property

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The Blue Ridge Assembly Historic District is a sprawling mountainside complex in Black Mountain, NC, featuring a cohesive collection of buildings and designed landscapes. It served as a pivotal religious and educational retreat center, notably for the Disciples of Christ, for much of the 20th century.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
22
Listed Date
9/17/1979
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Landscape Architecture; Education; Architecture; Religion; Social History
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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