Question: Why is Asheville NC?

In 1792, Buncombe County was established with a city called Morristown as its county seat. In 1797, that city was renamed Asheville after North Carolina Governor Samuel Ashe.

Why is Asheville important to NC?

It is the county seat and the largest city and business center in Western North Carolina. The population is about 87,000. It is also home the US National Climatic Data Center which is the worlds largest archive of weather data.

Is Asheville NC a big city?

119 km² Asheville/Area

Is Asheville NC a safe city?

As a general rule, the Asheville area is a very safe place to live. Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the population of Asheville is still only 91,560 (as of 2019). So Asheville still has a small town feel with fewer of the crime problems that can plague bigger cities.

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