Record #:

19158

Author(s):

Abernethy, Edgar

Abstract:

One of the most unusual town names in the state is Democrat, located in Buncombe County on the Big Ivy River. It's a rural community with a few churches, a post office, a filling station, a country store, and several dozen dwellings. The Carter Mill, built in 1800 by Solomon Carter, is still in operation and still family-owned.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 20, Oct 1943, p6-7, il

Subject(s):

Democrat (Buncombe County)--Description and travel; Cities and towns--Buncombe County