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History of Little Switzerland |
"Little Switzerland Real Estate...
A Godwin Family Tradition......"
Julian Davis Godwin, Sr. of Orlando, Florida was the first
licensed real estate broker and developer of the Little
Switzerland area in the 1950's.
THE TRADITION CONTINUES...
Jann Godwin, Real Estate Broker; specializing in Little
Switzerland vacation rentals and real estate sales.
We offer two office locations to better serve you. Feel free to
stop by our Spruce Pine office at
89 Walnut Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 or our Little
Switzerland office located in the Switzerland Store and
Cafe building directly beneath our live web camera at 9422 Hwy
226 A Little Switzerland, NC 28749.
With breathtaking views around every corner, waterfalls,
wildflowers, gem mines, unique lodging and dining and with many
things still handcrafted and homemade, we're one of the last true
escapes for relaxation, cool temperatures and clean mountain air.
We're located between Asheville and Boone at Blue Ridge Parkway
Milepost 331. |

Little
Switzerland received its name from early summer residents of the
area who thought the scenery resembled that of the Swiss Jura
Mountains.
We've provided some basic information and quotes about Little
Switzerland below.
"There may be new occupants of old houses or owners of new homes;
the faces at Geneva Hall or the post office may have changed. But,
whether we came to Little Switzerland in 1910 or 1980, we all have
in our hearts the misty blue hills, the white clouds over Linville,
the play of light and shadow valleys, the passionate love of
wildflowers and galax leaves and hummingbirds, and -- always -- a
feeling of peace and quiet and foreverness when the sun shines down
and the "clean winds of heaven: sweep over the mountaintop." Louisa
DeSaussure Duls
The Blue Ridge Parkway . . .
The Blue Ridge Parkway, a unit of the National Park System, extends
the length of our area and provides splendid views around every
corner. A visitor information center is located at the Museum of
North Carolina Minerals at Gillespie Gap, Milepost 331.
Scenic Attractions . . .
You'll find many points of interest around our area. At 6,684 feet,
Mt. Mitchell is the highest mountain east of the Mississippi River,
and offers spectacular views, scenic hikes, a museum, concession
stand and restaurant open seasonally.
Other attractions in the area or within easy driving distance
include Crabtree Meadows & Falls, Emerald Village, Dellinger Grist
Mill, Grassy Creek Falls, Biltmore Estate, Lake James State Park,
Penland School of Crafts, Linville Caverns, Roan Mountain Gardens,
Linville Falls, Craggy Gardens, Grandfather Mountain, Appalachian
Trail, Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock, Moses Cone Estate, Chimney
Rock, Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area, Mountain Gateway Museum.
Recreation . . .
With over 100,000 acres in national forest and hundreds of miles of
trout streams, our area is an outdoors paradise. Hiking, camping,
horseback riding, hunting and white-water rafting are very popular
and there are several fine
North
Carolina golf courses nearby. Several gem mines
offer the opportunity to pan for gemstones (a rockhound's dream!).
Winter sports include cross-country skiing, and there are several
ski resorts within easy driving distance.
Climate . . .
Our area enjoys 4 distinct seasons with cool summers and moderate
winters. Temperatures and snowfall vary with elevation and exposure.
Around Little Switzerland, January average temperature is 34 degrees
and July average is 70 degrees. Average rainfall is 56 inches and
normal snowfall is 10 to 20 inches annually.
Education . . .
Our area schools are well rated and include a Montessori school,
community elementary and middle schools, and one high school in each
county. There are 2 community colleges in the area and several
private schools.
Health Care . . .
Numerous doctors and dentists serve the area and there are several
medical centers & nursing homes. Spruce Pine Community Hospital is
an 85-bed facility. Asheville, a major medical center, is one hour
away.
For
your convenience we have included "quick choice" options in many of
the pages of our website. You can use this feature to quickly
view real estate, vacations rentals, or to ask us questions.
You may also search our online database of properties.
We invite you to browse our website, and if you don't see just what
you're looking for, please contact us by phone at 828-766-8900,
email us or Use Our
Online Request Form.
You are also invited to visit our office located at:
89 Walnut Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
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