Living in the Carolina Foothills

One of the first things you’ll notice about living in Polk County or Landrum is the friendliness of the people. Tryon is known as ‘The Friendliest Town In The South,’ but that moniker could be bestowed upon the area as a whole. Be it a helpful tip from the staff at the county offices in Columbus, directions from a merchant on Saluda’s Main Street or a friendly wave from a grocer at Tryon’s supermarket, you’ll never be a stranger in the Carolina Foothills. In that spirit, we offer a guide to living in the Carolina Foothills, resources to help answer questions you might have about your daily routine here.

Tryon NC

Tryon, the largest town in Polk County, is famous for being one of the select retirement areas in the United States. Incorporated in 1885 at the height of American railroad ...
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Saluda NC

A town of old-fashioned charm and beauty, Saluda nestles peacefully in the front range of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  The town's Historic Main Street is on the National Register of ...
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Landrum SC

Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the gateway to both North and South Carolina, just south of the state line less than two miles from I-26 ...
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Columbus NC

Columbus, the county seat, is the setting for the beautiful Courthouse, built in 1857, which has been in continuous use since that time. The town is also the site of ...
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