Bald Creek Historic District
Bald Creek Historic District, Historic district in Yancey County, North Carolina, US
The Bald Creek Historic District contains 18 buildings and 5 structures along Bald Creek School Road and Pleasant Valley Road in western Burnsville.
The Works Progress Administration supported the construction of Bald Creek Elementary School and Gymnasium in 1938, marking a significant period of development in the district.
The architectural elements of the district showcase Bungalow, American Craftsman, and Rustic Revival styles that represent rural Appalachian building traditions.
Located ten miles west of Burnsville, the district spans 16.8 acres and includes notable structures such as the C.W. Burton House and Bald Creek United Methodist Church.
The district received National Register of Historic Places recognition in 2009, preserving examples of early 20th-century rural North Carolina architecture.
Location: Yancey County
GPS coordinates: 35.91250,-82.42278
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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